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NH08 OYF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,031 mi
Last recorded166,031 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH08 OYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 166,031 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 160,040 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2023 153,805 miles

Rear upper shock absorber covers have deteriorated both N/S and O/S.

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 148,686 miles

Both rear shock absorber upper covers are missing.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear facing bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 140,276 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield is loose

Rear upper shock absorber covers are loose.

Pass 7 Nov 2020 133,297 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber cover missing

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber covers deteriorated

exhaust heatshield insecure

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2019 124,734 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber covers are corroded and deteriorated.

Centre exhaust shield is loose.

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 124,734 miles

Both rear upper shock absorber covers are corroded and deteriorated.

Centre exhaust shield is loose.

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Nov 2018 113,673 miles

Both rear exhaust heat shields have deteriorated and loose.

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber cover deteriorated.

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Outer skin has deteriorated on rear exhaust silencer.

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both N/S and O/S. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 108,480 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both (2.7.2a)

O/S and N/S rear shock absorber upper covers corroded and deteriorated.

O/S driving light not working.

Rear exhaust joint/clamp deteriorated.

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,942 miles

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 7 Nov 2015 98,265 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,332 miles

N/S front calliper slider dust caps missing.

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

Fail 3 Nov 2014 92,332 miles

N/S front calliper slider dust caps missing.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 79,758 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2013 79,758 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,954 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,002 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 62,002 miles

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

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 OYF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 NH08 OYF, 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 OYF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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