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SW08 CAD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,060 mi
Last recorded195,060 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 CAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 195,060 miles

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear unable to test rear belts, partly camper converted

Rear underside corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 195,060 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch has corrosion

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear unable to test rear belts, partly camper converted

Rear underside corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2026 195,026 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2025 190,190 miles

underside of van showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Apr 2025 190,190 miles

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

underside of van showing signs of corrosion

Pass 4 Apr 2024 185,596 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion around rear axle and suspension

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2023 174,598 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Mar 2023 174,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

general corrosion to rear underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Apr 2022 168,280 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 152,201 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 148,042 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 4 Oct 2019 148,042 miles

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

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 Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 137,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 129,781 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 116,959 miles

Rear Shocker casing's corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2015 98,063 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 69,587 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 69,587 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 53,480 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 44,665 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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SW08 CAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green 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 SW08 CAD, 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 SW08 CAD registered?

SW08 CAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 July 2008.

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