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WJ08 JVY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,832 mi
Last recorded105,832 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ08 JVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 105,832 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both front inner steering arm joints

Pass 21 Nov 2022 99,150 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2022 99,150 miles

Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 95,455 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 91,254 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 88,453 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 88,453 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 84,874 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 82,793 miles

Engine management light on

Front tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm

O/s outer cv gaiter sweeping slightly

Rear silencer outer wrapping corroded, but not leaking

Secondary bonnet catch seized up and bonnet pull cable broken

Various body damage

Pass 27 Feb 2017 74,213 miles

All the tyre pressures were inflated prior to the test

Both front suspension strut top mounting bearings are dry

Both front suspension track control arm inner/rear bushes are slit/perished but secure

Both indicator repeater lenses are moist

The bonnet lock release handle is broken but the bonnet can still be opened

The exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded but it is not leaking

The n/s/r and spare tyres are a lower load rating than the others

The rear brake pads are low and the o/s/r parking brake lever on the caliper is not returning fully off but not binding

The rear registration plate was secured into its holder prior to the test

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

Fail 27 Feb 2017 74,213 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All the tyre pressures were inflated prior to the test

Both front suspension strut top mounting bearings are dry

Both front suspension track control arm inner/rear bushes are slit/perished but secure

Both indicator repeater lenses are moist

The bonnet lock release handle is broken but the bonnet can still be opened

The exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded but it is not leaking

The n/s/r and spare tyres are a lower load rating than the others

The rear brake pads are low and the o/s/r parking brake lever on the caliper is not returning fully off but not binding

The rear registration plate was secured into its holder prior to the test

There is various slight bodywork damage

There is various slight underbody and component corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2016 65,366 miles

Body work covered in swarf resulting in spots ofcorrosion

Bonnet pull cable and handle not working,trim insecure

N/s outer cv gaiter seeping at the drive shaft housing

N/s/r tyre not an extra load rated

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

Fail 24 Feb 2016 65,366 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body work covered in swarf resulting in spots ofcorrosion

Bonnet pull cable and handle not working,trim insecure

N/s outer cv gaiter seeping at the drive shaft housing

Various small stone chips and light scratches in the windscreen

Fail 27 Feb 2015 55,744 miles

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

engine management light on!

front tyres worn to 2 mm, rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

o/s interior piler trim missing.

outer rape of the rear exhaust silencer corroded, but not leaking.

rear axle bump stops damaged.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 55,744 miles

engine management light on!

front tyres worn to 2 mm, rear tyres worn to 3 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm!

o/s interior piler trim missing.

outer rape of the rear exhaust silencer corroded, but not leaking.

rear axle bump stops damaged.

various small stone chips in the windscreen.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 47,350 miles

exhaust stystem corroded but not leaking.

Fail 26 Feb 2014 47,349 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust stystem corroded but not leaking.

Pass 1 Mar 2013 40,189 miles

the front tyre tread depths are 3mm (min limit is 1.6mm) the n/s/r is 4mm, the o/s/r is 5mm and the spare is unused

the o/s door electric window switch assembly is missing

the rear brake pads are low and the o/s parking brake lever is not returning to its fully off stop but there is no binding

there are slight dents in both front wings and the n/s/r door

Pass 24 Feb 2012 31,338 miles

the rear brake discs are slightly corroded and the pads are half worn

there are small stonechips in the windscreen

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,873 miles

front tyres worn to 4 mm. Legal limit 1.6 mm.

rear brake pads 1/2 worn.

various small stone chips in windscreen.

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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WJ08 JVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ08 JVY, 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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WJ08 JVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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