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LO08 VNN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,130 mi
Last recorded136,130 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO08 VNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 136,130 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 120,793 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2025 120,790 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 107,687 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 86,350 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 86,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,046 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 81,823 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 76,356 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 70,394 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 70,374 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,118 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 64,118 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 May 2016 57,360 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 50,398 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 43,054 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 43,054 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)

Pass 29 May 2013 36,964 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 36,964 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 33,632 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 24,322 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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LO08 VNN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black 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 LO08 VNN, 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 LO08 VNN registered?

LO08 VNN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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