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WG08 DYD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,172 mi
Last recorded80,172 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG08 DYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 80,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 60,056 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 54,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195 / 65 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 48,391 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 45,005 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 45,003 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 44,244 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 44,244 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 43,848 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 43,848 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 43,445 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 43,445 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2017 37,053 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Pass 24 Aug 2016 34,245 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 29,993 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 26,184 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 22,274 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 18,279 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 18,279 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 13,122 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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WG08 DYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG08 DYD, 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 WG08 DYD registered?

WG08 DYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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