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MW08 HGZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

106,613 mi
Last recorded106,613 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 HGZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 106,613 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 103,873 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 98,485 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Clamps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,142 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 93,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 90,248 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 88,508 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 86,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2017 86,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit run off (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 79,371 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit run off (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,460 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,288 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 53,502 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,513 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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MW08 HGZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW08 HGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MW08 HGZ registered?

MW08 HGZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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