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SW08 UAT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

182,734 mi
Last recorded182,734 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 UAT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 182,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak at tail box. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn slightly on outer edges. around 3mm across central 3/4. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve slightly perished. (5.2.3 (j))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 173,595 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 173,595 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle also cant be opened from inside (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor pan holed next to inner sill marked in chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 170,374 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip central zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 170,374 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to floor pan holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip central zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material small pipe at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear of sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 162,239 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 162,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at seat mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at flexi burst during test (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill to floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe burst during test (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 150,200 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 150,182 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 May 2018 135,331 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 120,810 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 115,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 101,555 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 101,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 88,503 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 88,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

heatshield loose

Pass 13 Apr 2013 73,464 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 73,464 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2012 57,329 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2012 57,329 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2011 39,510 miles

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

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 UAT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UAT, 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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SW08 UAT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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