2008 · 16 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2008 Volkswagen Caddy MOT pass rate and common faults

5,015 MOT tests in 2024. 60.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time60.0%
Failed or needed repairs40.0%
Typical mileage at test156,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,015 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.0%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.6%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.9%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.4%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    176 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension28.4%
  2. Lights & electrics20.6%
  3. Brakes16.7%
  4. Body & chassis12.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  6. Tyres7.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.0%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.8%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.6%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.2%
  5. Anti-roll bars - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy?

In 2024, 60.0% of 2008 Volkswagen Caddy cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,015 tests. The average for all 16-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2008 Volkswagen Caddy reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).