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SV08 WGD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

236,046 mi
Last recorded236,046 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 236,046 miles

Corrosion to rear shock bodies

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bush's beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 236,046 miles

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

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

Corrosion to rear shock bodies

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bush's beginning to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 231,196 miles

Both lower arm rear bush's beginning to split

Corrosion to both rear shocks

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Fail 26 Sep 2024 231,196 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Both lower arm rear bush's beginning to split

Corrosion to both rear shocks

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 227,112 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed may require to attention (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ON CENTRE ()

Rear EXHAUST SHEILD LOOSE

Fail 18 Oct 2023 227,112 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s/r, n/s/r BOTH D BUSH PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed may require to attention (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ON CENTRE ()

Rear EXHAUST SHEILD LOOSE

Pass 14 Oct 2022 224,363 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

light underbody corrosion

Fail 14 Oct 2022 224,361 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

light underbody corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2021 217,579 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 213,988 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 208,494 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2019 208,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 196,006 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 172,072 miles

both rear shocks weak

Fail 26 Apr 2017 172,072 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

both rear shocks weak

Pass 3 May 2016 147,779 miles

Rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2016 147,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres showing signs of age related cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 95,406 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 66,001 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 39,444 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 20,245 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 20,159 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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 WGD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WGD, 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 WGD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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