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LC08 ZHK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

161,565 mi
Last recorded161,565 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC08 ZHK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 161,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind on rotation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 161,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind on rotation

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 150,121 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 150,121 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2020 141,661 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 141,661 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached D bushes (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Illuminates with position lights (4.5.4 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 125,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker top cover corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2019 125,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear shocker top cover corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,548 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 116,547 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter sealing ring not correctly located leaking fuel out of top of filter (7.2.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,983 miles

engine sump plug leaking

Fail 17 Jan 2017 106,963 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

engine sump plug leaking

Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2015 96,010 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside door mirror glass broken

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Oct 2014 80,982 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 80,980 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2013 67,445 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2013 67,445 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 39,541 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 25,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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LC08 ZHK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 LC08 ZHK, 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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LC08 ZHK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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