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VW08 ADZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,533 mi
Last recorded147,533 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW08 ADZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 147,533 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 145,824 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes cracking slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 142,365 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 142,363 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 125,181 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 120,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,971 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f , N/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,436 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 106,128 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 106,123 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,995 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2017 98,995 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 88,566 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 88,566 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,012 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear shock absorbers weak

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 79,012 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Rear shock absorbers weak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,283 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 21 May 2013 58,201 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 41,406 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 28,787 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 28,787 miles

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

rear discs below manufacture spec

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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VW08 ADZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey 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 VW08 ADZ, 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 VW08 ADZ registered?

VW08 ADZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is VW08 ADZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW08 ADZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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