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SM08 EBJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,912 mi
Last recorded224,912 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 EBJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 224,912 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2026 224,912 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side front wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 213,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 213,090 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 197,437 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured ns and os (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 13 Jul 2022 182,283 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 160,143 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 145,862 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2019 132,619 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 132,617 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 123,120 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 122,607 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust has serious gas leak (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible part (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement wishbone-outboard & inboard bushes (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ns & os inner D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak engine

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension dampers have limited damping effect

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,882 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 90,848 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 90,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 75,967 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 64,136 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 60,502 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 50,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 50,744 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,388 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,809 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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SM08 EBJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM08 EBJ, 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 SM08 EBJ registered?

SM08 EBJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SM08 EBJ safe to buy?

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