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WL08 DDA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

185,424 mi
Last recorded185,424 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL08 DDA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 185,424 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 183,228 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 172,285 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 172,283 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres starting to wear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 161,253 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective middle exhaust clamp rusty and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 148,798 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 148,797 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 141,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Fail 6 Jan 2021 141,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2020 136,466 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 109,276 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 109,276 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 97,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 87,244 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 78,680 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 69,457 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 55,305 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 41,769 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 31,272 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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WL08 DDA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WL08 DDA, 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 WL08 DDA registered?

WL08 DDA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 April 2008.

Is WL08 DDA safe to buy?

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