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MW08 HJY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,938 mi
Last recorded133,938 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 133,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively close to limit. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner uneven tread wear on tyre.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on to wear bands 2.5 - 3,0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to wear bands 3.0 - 4.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner uneven tread wear on tyre.

Rear Upper Advise the vehicle rear underside has some heavy surface corrosion, recommend some Anti-corrosion treatment.

Pass 4 Apr 2025 128,907 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section to backbox pipe, on bend. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight uneven wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam has some surface corrosion which needs some Anti-corrosion treatment. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust backbox heat shield needs re-securing.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 123,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 117,191 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 111,923 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2022 111,899 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2020 108,266 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded away from box

Pass 5 Oct 2019 100,560 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 87,705 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Advise rear shocker mountain has slight corrosion, recommend a wax-oil treatment.

Pass 25 Sep 2017 87,234 miles

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2016 77,804 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished / 4mm

Fail 27 Sep 2016 77,804 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Clip missing. Replaced (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre perished / 4mm

Pass 29 Sep 2015 72,557 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 68,446 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 67,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 67,294 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2013 63,220 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 48,903 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 48,903 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 36,343 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 HJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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