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SW08 CFM

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,891 mi
Last recorded160,891 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 CFM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 160,891 miles

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front COIL SPRING SHOWS EVIDENCE OF FOULING ON CHASSIS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner SIDE SEAL WEAK BOTH SIDE

Rear SHOCKER BODY CORRODED X 2

Fail 27 Jun 2026 160,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT (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 ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front COIL SPRING SHOWS EVIDENCE OF FOULING ON CHASSIS

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Inner SIDE SEAL WEAK BOTH SIDE

Rear SHOCKER BODY CORRODED X 2

Pass 28 Jun 2025 150,712 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 150,705 miles

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 148,239 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 146,177 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 146,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 142,225 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 142,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 139,938 miles

Nearside Rear leaf spring bump stop missing

Fail 17 Nov 2020 139,938 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear leaf spring bump stop missing

Pass 13 Nov 2019 137,170 miles

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

exhaust heat shield corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2019 137,170 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front shock corroded

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

Offside Front shock corroded

Rear exhaust heat shield corroded

exhaust heat shield corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2018 132,936 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 132,936 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust system corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2017 122,841 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2017 122,841 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 108,270 miles

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

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 108,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,092 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 92,012 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 92,012 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 75,317 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,052 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 61,553 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres 2mm

n/s number/plate inop 50% still working

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,559 miles

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

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 CFM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CFM, 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 CFM registered?

SW08 CFM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 April 2008.

Is SW08 CFM safe to buy?

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