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N88 WLN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,001 mi
Last recorded140,001 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN88 WLN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 140,001 miles

o/s/f/ inner wheel arch corroded

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2025 136,225 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2024 135,552 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 126,712 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush worn slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer both outer sills have some surface rust

Pass 19 Feb 2022 121,421 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 113,122 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2020 102,863 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 94,915 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine mil light on

Fail 23 Nov 2018 94,915 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine mil light on

Pass 23 Nov 2017 88,737 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 88,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 225/40-18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,428 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 79,428 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 72,647 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 62,921 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage on sidewalls

Pass 15 Jun 2013 48,181 miles

offside rear tyre crack on inside sidewall

Pass 8 May 2012 38,955 miles

offside rear tyre slight cracking on inside sidewall

Pass 5 May 2011 27,919 miles

offside front tyre has slight cuts on inside side wall

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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N88 WLN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N88 WLN, 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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N88 WLN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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