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LE08 MAS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,870 mi
Last recorded195,870 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE08 MAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 195,870 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust eat shield adrift

rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling.

Fail 6 Jul 2026 195,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust eat shield adrift

rear exhaust silencer corroded and peeling.

Pass 8 Jul 2025 189,491 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 189,491 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 182,262 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s rear brake pads 3mm to 3.5mm [ slight binding ]

o/s and n/s headlamps outer lens covers general deterioration

rear exhaust box general corrosion to outer skin

Pass 30 Jun 2023 175,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

o/s rear tyre worn/wearing inner edge ,has slight distortion

Fail 28 Jun 2023 175,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s and n/s outer lens covers have deteriation (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to rear exhaust box outer skin

o/s rear tyre worn/wearing inner edge ,has slight distortion

Pass 1 Jul 2022 169,491 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 161,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box peeling

Pass 11 Jul 2020 153,938 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes [minor ] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust has general corrosion to outer skin

Fail 24 Jun 2020 153,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner and outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear discs have general wear

rear exhaust box has corrosion to outer skin

Pass 10 May 2019 145,072 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust box has corrosion (gas tight)

spare tyre deflated

Pass 27 Apr 2018 137,884 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Fail 27 Apr 2018 137,884 miles

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

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

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

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2017 129,261 miles

nearside front lower suspension arm front bush has wear

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush has deterioration

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush has deterioration

Pass 29 Apr 2016 121,166 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 97,906 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 72,787 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 9 May 2013 47,566 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,677 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 41,121 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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LE08 MAS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LE08 MAS, 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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LE08 MAS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 October 2008.

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