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AH56 ANT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

230,532 mi
Last recorded230,532 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH56 ANT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 230,532 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

inner sills corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 214,823 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 191,846 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 184,233 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Slight corrosion to various suspension components

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2023 184,233 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Slight corrosion to various suspension components

Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 181,300 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 181,296 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 162,796 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REARS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 142,052 miles

Nearside Rear Brake binding slightly not enough to show on RBT

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 129,007 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 123,158 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 115,029 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 115,029 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 109,293 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 102,616 miles

slight play in rear anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 7 Sep 2011 90,318 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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AH56 ANT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AH56 ANT, 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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AH56 ANT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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