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AB08 OMT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

177,509 mi
Last recorded177,509 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 OMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 177,509 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2025 177,497 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 177,478 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2025 177,452 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2024 177,101 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2023 176,847 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 176,753 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2021 165,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 151,998 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 151,959 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 135,809 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 120,028 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 114,014 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 114,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,257 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2013 98,390 miles

front windscreen has damage does not affect drivers view

Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,235 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front winscreen has damage does not affect driver view

Pass 3 Aug 2011 62,964 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AB08 OMT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 AB08 OMT, 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 AB08 OMT registered?

AB08 OMT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is AB08 OMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AB08 OMT shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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