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AP08 NSZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

145,029 mi
Last recorded145,029 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP08 NSZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 145,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 141,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Ball joint dust cover slightly cracking but not split at time of test. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rear shock absorber casings corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 138,406 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 135,958 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2021 132,901 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 131,312 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 131,292 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system banjo to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 129,706 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Dec 2018 123,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 123,648 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure middle sleeve both claps broken pipe loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2017 116,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Dec 2016 109,658 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2015 106,112 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 99,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,616 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2013 84,616 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,437 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 61,010 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 61,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AP08 NSZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AP08 NSZ, 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 AP08 NSZ registered?

AP08 NSZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 August 2008.

Is AP08 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP08 NSZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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