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WF08 OBT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

273,197 mi
Last recorded273,197 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 OBT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 273,197 miles

Rear handbrake cable sleeves worn

Fail 29 Mar 2025 273,178 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear handbrake cable sleeves worn

Pass 18 Mar 2024 264,876 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 257,223 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot slightly deteriorating

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 8 Feb 2022 253,008 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 1 Feb 2021 248,741 miles

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 30 Jan 2021 248,740 miles

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 244,843 miles

Front shock absorber casings corroding

Rear silencer casing deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

Fail 27 Jan 2020 244,839 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front shock absorber casings corroding

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged missing

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

Offside Rear Tyre wearing edges and nearing limit

Rear silencer casing deteriorating

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2019 240,101 miles

Offside Front Outer c/v boot slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear Tyre wearing outer edge

rear silencer casing deteriorating

Fail 5 Feb 2019 240,046 miles

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

Offside Front Outer c/v boot slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wearing outer edge

Rear shocks slightly soft

rear silencer casing deteriorating

Pass 9 Feb 2018 227,416 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing outer edge 19565R15HXL

Rear silencer casing deteriorated and clamp corroded

Rear suspension slightly soft

Fail 8 Feb 2018 227,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing outer edge 195/65R15HXL

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/65R15HXL

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear silencer casing deteriorated and clamp corroded

Rear suspension slightly soft

Pass 27 Jan 2017 209,794 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 209,794 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 184,973 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2015 153,784 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2015 153,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres worn low approx 3mm (195/65r15v)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 119,287 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating/ corroding

Pass 2 Feb 2013 83,660 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front 195/65R15V tyres approx 3mm

front brake discs worn on inner edges

front brake pads approx 3mm

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion/ deterioration

Pass 7 Feb 2012 45,405 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 41,710 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 41,709 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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WF08 OBT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WF08 OBT, 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 WF08 OBT registered?

WF08 OBT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 April 2008.

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