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LO02 FTO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

211,855 mi
Last recorded211,855 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 FTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 211,855 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 205,120 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 190,335 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 171,428 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 153,006 miles

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 147,937 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 145,008 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 140,948 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 137,444 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 126,143 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 126,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 116,764 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,318 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 97,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 81,146 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 96,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,989 miles

ns inner cv boot split

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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LO02 FTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LO02 FTO, 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 LO02 FTO registered?

LO02 FTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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