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LD08 LXY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,254 mi
Last recorded158,254 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD08 LXY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 158,254 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 158,254 miles

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 156,642 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2024 156,642 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2024 156,642 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 154,269 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 152,405 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 151,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 149,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 145,587 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 140,356 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 140,325 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 139,777 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 139,730 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 139,730 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 139,339 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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 130,870 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 106,763 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 106,763 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 96,305 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2011 96,305 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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LD08 LXY 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 LD08 LXY, 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 LXY registered?

LD08 LXY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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