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TN04 TSN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

206,342 mi
Last recorded206,342 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN04 TSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 206,342 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 8 Nov 2025 206,342 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2024 198,766 miles

Rear Axle corroded

Underside corroded in places

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 184,743 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light staying on

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight brake peddle fade

Fail 13 Jan 2024 184,741 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine light staying on

front brake application slightly uneven

o/s/r brake slightly binding

slight brake peddle fade

Pass 10 Jan 2023 170,677 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

center/front exhaust sleeve clamp corroded

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2022 162,818 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 162,815 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

centre exhaust sleeve clamps corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 153,831 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 151,129 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 138,479 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,117 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 124,110 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (3.5.1g)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement o/s rear (3.5.1k)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 109,902 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 109,902 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort o/s (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 99,591 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 99,586 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s rear (4.1.E.1)

coil spring broken o/s front (2.4.C.1a)

o/s handbrake lever sticking

Pass 4 Mar 2015 80,809 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,633 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 66,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 66,117 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 53,142 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 53,142 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 39,681 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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TN04 TSN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TN04 TSN, 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 TN04 TSN registered?

TN04 TSN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 April 2008.

Is TN04 TSN safe to buy?

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