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FT08 OKF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,207 mi
Last recorded156,207 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT08 OKF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 156,207 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 152,849 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 147,390 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,097 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 132,450 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2020 126,745 miles

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

wheel rims damaged

Fail 18 Nov 2020 126,741 miles

Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s very high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear brake discs rusty

wheel rims damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2019 115,853 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 111,245 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 106,218 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 106,218 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 85,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre cracks in sidewalls

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 85,804 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear tyre cracks in sidewalls

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,876 miles

engine oil level low

Pass 19 Dec 2012

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 54,418 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,470 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2011 48,470 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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FT08 OKF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 FT08 OKF, 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 FT08 OKF registered?

FT08 OKF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 August 2008.

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