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LD08 LWO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,579 mi
Last recorded152,579 miles
Recorded on8 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LWO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2023 152,579 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights n/s adjusted from too low ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 147,585 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 147,118 miles

Central Front Lower Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement bush (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 145,592 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes perishing &worn

Brake pedal slight stiffness at low speed not excessive

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 145,591 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Both front wishbone rear bushes perishing &worn

Brake pedal slight stiffness at low speed not excessive

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 133,195 miles

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

Front wishbone rear bushes perishing

N/s/f top mount worn

Rear roll bar mounts worn

Fail 17 Jan 2019 133,195 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Fuel pipe union leaking Filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wishbone rear bushes perishing

N/s/f top mount worn

Rear roll bar mounts worn

Pass 20 Jul 2016 112,656 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 112,656 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 101,527 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front & rear brake pads approx 70% worn

Pass 11 Mar 2014 100,003 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,019 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 71,938 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,169 miles

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

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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LD08 LWO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 LD08 LWO, 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 LD08 LWO registered?

LD08 LWO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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