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K31 AKK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,829 mi
Last recorded191,829 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK31 AKK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 191,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 191,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2024 182,415 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 177,758 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 177,758 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 171,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 162,622 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear rear exhaust and clamp is quite badly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2020 154,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 149,151 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 144,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 131,286 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 131,286 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 116,337 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 100,976 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 100,976 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 84,443 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 67,989 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 57,904 miles

O/S/F tyre starting to wear low on tread. 195/65/r15-91H

Fail 11 Dec 2012 57,904 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F tyre starting to wear low on tread. 195/65/r15-91H

Pass 15 Nov 2011 46,823 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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K31 AKK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K31 AKK, 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 K31 AKK registered?

K31 AKK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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