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NK08 HCH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

213,300 mi
Last recorded213,300 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 HCH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 213,300 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jul 2026 213,300 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 212,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2025 212,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 211,556 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 211,170 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 194,377 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 194,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Oct 2021 167,598 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 154,754 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 151,124 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 140,047 miles

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

suspension corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 121,209 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 108,530 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 102,460 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 96,506 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 83,531 miles

o/s handbrake cable casing damaged

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2013 57,113 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 46,868 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 36,553 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 36,553 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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NK08 HCH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NK08 HCH, 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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NK08 HCH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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