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S4 APB

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

85,349 mi
Last recorded85,349 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 APB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 85,349 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear back box starting to deteriorate

Fail 19 Feb 2026 85,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected not fitted correctly (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

rear back box starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Jan 2025 83,118 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive banjo bolt at the back (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Jan 2024 81,370 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive banjo bolt washers (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear section of exhaust starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Jan 2023 73,213 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear back box starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear back box starting to deteriorate

water leak

Pass 2 Feb 2021 66,659 miles

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

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

exhaust back section starting to deteiorate

Pass 28 Jan 2020 63,916 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 61,016 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from banjo bolt rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 58,713 miles

emissions to clean to register

Pass 30 Jan 2017 55,738 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 48,398 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,271 miles

o/s rear tyre app limit for wear

Fail 14 Jul 2014 42,799 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

rear axle tread on limit for wear

Pass 5 Jul 2013 37,059 miles

n/s rear tyre getting low

o/s front tyre app limit

o/s rear tyre app limit and signs of perishing of tread

Pass 26 Jul 2012 31,925 miles

o/s front tread getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2011 24,500 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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S4 APB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S4 APB, 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 S4 APB registered?

S4 APB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2008.

Is S4 APB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S4 APB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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