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LL08 AEX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,858 mi
Last recorded144,858 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 AEX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 144,858 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 141,477 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 136,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 131,306 miles

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

Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Rear Shocks Corroded and bushes perished

Pass 20 Oct 2021 126,705 miles

Exhaust Corroded

Rear Leaf Springs Corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush All Slightly Worn / Perished (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 122,871 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Top Mount notchy

Rear BOTH Leaf springs corroded

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ALL perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 122,871 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust corroded

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

Nearside Front Top Mount notchy

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear BOTH Leaf springs corroded

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush ALL perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 117,845 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 16 Apr 2019 117,548 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 109,199 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

under tray fitted unable to inspect some items of brakes/steering/suspension areas

Pass 20 Apr 2017 96,898 miles

Offside Front tyre worn slightly on the inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2016 87,526 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 77,580 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 67,907 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

back box coroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 56,330 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 56,330 miles

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

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

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

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 24 Apr 2012 46,274 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 30,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake pads getting low

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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LL08 AEX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LL08 AEX, 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 LL08 AEX registered?

LL08 AEX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is LL08 AEX safe to buy?

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