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WH05 TSC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

156,846 mi
Last recorded156,846 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 TSC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 156,846 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 145,676 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 132,008 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 121,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 109,407 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 104,230 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 103,715 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 100,203 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear box fragile

Fail 14 Feb 2018 100,201 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear box fragile

Pass 7 Dec 2016 92,615 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping affect

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 92,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear shock absorbers have reduced damping affect

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 85,157 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

No acceleration detected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Wing mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 85,157 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

No acceleration detected

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Wing mirror damaged

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,182 miles

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

initial damage to off-side mirror

Pass 4 Dec 2013 56,157 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

initial dampness to fuel tank

Pass 8 Dec 2012 42,680 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 25,748 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 21,347 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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WH05 TSC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WH05 TSC, 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 WH05 TSC registered?

WH05 TSC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 May 2008.

Is WH05 TSC safe to buy?

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