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NH08 OXZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

184,896 mi
Last recorded184,896 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 OXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 184,896 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2025 184,896 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle and underbody corroded

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 184,809 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut likely to fail both leaked out (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear axle + underbody corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2024 178,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 157,978 miles

Eml illuminated on dash

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 157,951 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected sun visor fitted (3.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 132,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 119,962 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 119,923 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure joiner (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear exhaust heat sheild insecure

Pass 9 Jul 2019 114,644 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 114,595 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 108,546 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 108,429 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 102,836 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 102,756 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter split both nearside & offside (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both nearside & offside (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened drivers (5.2.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2016 97,671 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2016 97,660 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 91,058 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 81,234 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 72,176 miles

Rear silencer rusted !

Pass 15 May 2012 60,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 47,040 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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NH08 OXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NH08 OXZ, 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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NH08 OXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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