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TAZ 898

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

130,599 mi
Last recorded130,599 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAZ 898
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 130,599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 127,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 127,768 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 120,033 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 120,030 miles

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 Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 111,746 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping on shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2022 111,744 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping on shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 101,858 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 101,857 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Aug 2020 95,625 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 85,021 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. 205/55R16. 91H Goodyear Ultragrip m+s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer outer cover corroded

Fail 21 May 2019 85,021 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. 205/55R16. 91H Goodyear Ultragrip m+s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Silencer outer cover corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2018 77,080 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,148 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 69,148 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 62,560 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 55,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres have feathering on inside also has cracking in tread on both

Fail 17 Jun 2015 55,816 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres have feathering on inside also has cracking in tread on both

Pass 12 May 2014 48,428 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front tyre side walls poor

Pass 8 May 2013 41,160 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 May 2012 34,006 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 34,006 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 28,002 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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TAZ 898 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 TAZ 898, 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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TAZ 898 is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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