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VN08 TBV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,553 mi
Last recorded178,553 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 TBV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 178,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm, Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 171,912 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 163,753 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 163,751 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 156,257 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 148,054 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 143,016 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Back Box Exhaust, Outer Skin Deteriorated

Centre Exhaust Clamp Broken

Rear Exhaust Clamp Broken

Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,254 miles

Back Box Exhaust Outer Skin Heavily Corroded

Exhaust Clamp Broken But Secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 131,254 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65 15 95T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Back Box Exhaust Outer Skin Heavily Corroded

Exhaust Clamp Broken But Secure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 118,684 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 112,115 miles

Exhaust clamp broken

Fail 12 Jul 2017 112,115 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 98,006 miles

Centre exhaust clamp fractured but system still secure

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2016 98,006 miles

Centre exhaust clamp fractured but system still secure

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up fluid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 88,942 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 88,941 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 80,354 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 71,778 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 71,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,262 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 60,970 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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VN08 TBV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 TBV, 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

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What year was VN08 TBV registered?

VN08 TBV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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