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SB08 CFJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 CFJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 83,505 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 86,225 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 86,225 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 78,105 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2024 78,105 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2023 73,376 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 73,376 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 69,535 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 68,177 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 61,921 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 55,974 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 55,974 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 49,112 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 46,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 46,954 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,211 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 20 May 2014 39,085 miles

Both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 29 May 2013 33,225 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 29 May 2012 27,944 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 27,938 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2011 20,690 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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SB08 CFJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SB08 CFJ, 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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SB08 CFJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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