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NU08 EXN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,269 mi
Last recorded174,269 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU08 EXN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 174,269 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn bearing has slight play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension components have surface corrosion.

Pass 1 Aug 2025 172,498 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexys. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside and components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside + sheilds. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 172,005 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

all front suspension components have corrosion but not weakened.

Fail 9 Jul 2024 172,005 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

all front suspension components have corrosion but not weakened.

Pass 7 Aug 2023 171,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2023 171,549 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 169,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

all brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2022 169,615 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

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

all brake back plates badly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2021 168,661 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 163,329 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Manufacturers engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 157,717 miles

Manufactures engine and body/sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 153,446 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy ferrules (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 149,757 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 142,420 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 98,111 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 76,595 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 55,939 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,861 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 46,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,177 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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NU08 EXN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red 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 NU08 EXN, 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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What year was NU08 EXN registered?

NU08 EXN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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