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SL08 BJU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

113,879 mi
Last recorded113,879 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL08 BJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 113,879 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 29 Dec 2025 113,879 miles

Central Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all four shocks (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 111,073 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2024 111,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2023 103,479 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 103,479 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 98,119 miles

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded and rear bushes worn but not excessive

Fail 24 Nov 2022 98,112 miles

Emissions not tested due to middle section not being connected to rear silencer due to corrosion (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part of middle section corroded and snapped off of rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arms corroded and rear bushes worn but not excessive

Pass 29 Nov 2021 94,397 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2021 94,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,433 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 86,433 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 82,828 miles

Offside Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,825 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn all four discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 3 May 2018 79,255 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Apr 2017 76,546 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2016 72,016 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 68,119 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2014 64,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 61,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 54,530 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 43,480 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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SL08 BJU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SL08 BJU, 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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SL08 BJU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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