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VN08 FMJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

290,071 mi
Last recorded290,071 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 290,071 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 285,648 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 278,720 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 268,009 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 267,989 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 267,594 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 243,701 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 222,390 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 220,259 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 107,410 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 107,410 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 May 2011 79,785 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 79,785 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VN08 FMJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 VN08 FMJ, 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 VN08 FMJ?

You can check the full history of VN08 FMJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VN08 FMJ registered?

VN08 FMJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is VN08 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 FMJ shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN08 FMJ have outstanding finance?

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