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AO08 XNV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,811 mi
Last recorded158,811 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 158,811 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Dec 2025 158,811 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2025 148,305 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2025 148,305 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 136,358 miles

fuel cooler osf lower slightly insecure. safe at time of test

gearbox mounting wearing

slight enigine mis fire

Fail 31 Jan 2023 136,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position catch seized (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

fuel cooler osf lower slightly insecure. safe at time of test

gearbox mounting wearing

slight enigine mis fire

Pass 5 Aug 2021 115,596 miles

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

Non obligatory engine management light on

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 115,580 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Non obligatory engine management light on

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 102,400 miles

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

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 102,387 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

fuel cooler insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2019 87,752 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 87,741 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 67,276 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 57,559 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 May 2017 57,559 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Offside Front wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 May 2016 52,811 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

centre exhaust section deteriorated/corroded and slight blow

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 12 May 2015 47,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

centre exhaust deteriorated and slight blow

nearside front tyre wearing slightly inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing thin inner edge

Pass 8 May 2014 41,611 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing thin and worn on edges

Pass 8 May 2013 35,310 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 May 2012 27,887 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 19,513 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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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AO08 XNV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO08 XNV, 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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AO08 XNV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 May 2008.

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