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SW08 CFN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,152 mi
Last recorded170,152 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 170,152 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2025 160,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 149,172 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 142,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2022 134,173 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 111,358 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 107,357 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2019 101,536 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 97,503 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 97,026 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 May 2017 84,709 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 84,709 miles

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2015 67,586 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 67,586 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 51,782 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 47,766 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 31,103 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 CFN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SW08 CFN?

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What year was SW08 CFN registered?

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

Is SW08 CFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 CFN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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