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KL53 KEN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,234 mi
Last recorded171,234 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 KEN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 171,234 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2026 171,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 168,344 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 168,344 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 165,187 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded but exhaust is not blowing on test.

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 162,429 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 158,906 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 156,170 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 156,167 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush on roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush on rollbar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 142,177 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 136,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

Fail 11 Oct 2018 136,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre getting low

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 127,508 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 120,407 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 116,776 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 111,075 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 111,075 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 99,526 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)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 99,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 78,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,667 miles

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

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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KL53 KEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KL53 KEN, 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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KL53 KEN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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