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X70 MDX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,792 mi
Last recorded169,792 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX70 MDX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 169,792 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edge

Lower engine mount worn (bush in subframe)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 161,325 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 148,992 miles

Exhaust rear silencer heat shield loose but still secure

Rear Both binding slightly

Rear Both discs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in zone 'A' and 'B' (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 141,173 miles

Chip in windscreen in zone 'A'

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

Nearside Outer cv gaitor deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Brake binding slightly

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 122,607 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 112,471 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 112,471 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 110,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 107,266 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 102,677 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,159 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 95,054 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 95,054 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,210 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,049 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 85,049 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 71,709 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 59,103 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,375 miles

rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2011 41,375 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs worn and corroded

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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X70 MDX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X70 MDX, 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 X70 MDX registered?

X70 MDX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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