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W700 JSM

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

246,125 mi
Last recorded246,125 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW700 JSM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 246,125 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 236,562 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2022 230,427 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section clamp slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 218,317 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 218,317 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 197,860 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 178,882 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 158,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 141,179 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 132,234 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 132,234 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 123,823 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 104,410 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 104,410 miles

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2013 73,897 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2013 73,897 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2012 49,830 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 28,053 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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W700 JSM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W700 JSM, 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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W700 JSM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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