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SV08 OLJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

274,839 mi
Last recorded274,839 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV08 OLJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 274,839 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 265,489 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s/r & o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 256,298 miles

corrosion to suspension components

corrosion to underside

oil leak

wear to all tyres inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2022 243,928 miles

condition of nearside front outer cv boot BORDERLNE

wear nearside front tyre outer edge

wear offside front tyre inner edge

wear rear brake pads BORDERLINE

Pass 28 Oct 2021 238,777 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box corrosion

general under body corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2021 238,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box corrosion

general under body corrosion

Pass 27 Oct 2020 229,208 miles

Offside Front wing / bumper damaged

condition of back box

Fail 27 Oct 2020 229,208 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front wing / bumper damaged

condition of back box

Pass 29 Apr 2019 212,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front corner has body damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front inner suspension arm bushes have small splits nsf and osf bushes

both headlamps have damage to mounting brackets

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2019 212,729 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front corner has body damage

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front inner suspension arm bushes have small splits nsf and osf bushes

both headlamps have damage to mounting brackets

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2018 196,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 172,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 149,320 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 149,320 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)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 124,560 miles

nearside and offside rear shocks worn

Fail 21 Apr 2015 124,253 miles

Offside 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 and offside rear shocks worn

Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 68,399 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 68,225 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 40,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 40,019 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 21,997 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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SV08 OLJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc 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 SV08 OLJ, 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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SV08 OLJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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