2008 Volkswagen Caddy · 18,891 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Caddy reliability
2008 Volkswagen Caddys fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Caddy years (18,891 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- 38.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Caddys: 30.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 13% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 152,461
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,891
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- 2009 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 8.9% of tests fail here (27% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 76% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.6%
- Lights and electrics14.8%
- Body, chassis and structure9.7%
- Brakes9.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.9%
- Tyres6.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 5.64%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 3.73%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.6%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 3.23%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Stop lamp not working 3.06%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.71%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (13.6%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (12.17%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.87%) · Anti-roll bar pin/bush showing wear (6.82%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.6%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Caddy year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Caddys fail 38.4% of first MOT tests, 13% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 20 Caddy years (18,891 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (5.64% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (3.73% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.6% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Caddy shows 152,461 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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