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LP08 USN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2025
Tests35 (24 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate68.6%

Mileage

381,879 mi
Last recorded381,879 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 USN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

24 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2024 381,879 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2023 373,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023 373,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 365,265 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 364,546 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 340,205 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2021 331,940 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded, paint flaking, leaving sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load centre row seat belt buckle flexible stalk broken off. (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, inner egdes worn down (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 322,225 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch corroded and paint flaking off.

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 322,174 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 322,084 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 3/4 tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 313,422 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 298,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 282,874 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 266,406 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 250,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 250,244 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 26 Jul 2017 231,819 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 231,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 215,841 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 215,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low both. (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 198,563 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 198,574 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white. (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light goes out but then comes back on showing a fault.. (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2016 180,136 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D/BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 167,722 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 156,110 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 139,433 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 138,348 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 125,052 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 125,016 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 119,456 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 115,314 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 105,720 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 105,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no plate damaged

Pass 13 Jul 2012 105,369 miles

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

rear no plate damaged

Pass 11 Jun 2011 85,298 miles

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

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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LP08 USN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.6%.

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 LP08 USN, 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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LP08 USN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 July 2008.

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