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LL08 BZU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,208 mi
Last recorded173,208 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL08 BZU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 173,208 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 166,334 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 166,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 158,518 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2024 158,518 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 152,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive one litre of engine oil added (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 144,549 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 144,546 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 137,269 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 127,390 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 120,656 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2017 114,053 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 114,053 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,549 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 113,514 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 7 Jan 2015 102,169 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 102,169 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 94,036 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 81,900 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2012 81,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 73,505 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 Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 73,251 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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LL08 BZU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LL08 BZU, 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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LL08 BZU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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