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LP08 UTA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

217,441 mi
Last recorded217,441 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP08 UTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 217,441 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 217,441 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 213,233 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 213,233 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault passenger air bag switch not connected (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 204,304 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 200,132 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 200,131 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe and centre box not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside and nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 194,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 189,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 189,196 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 183,860 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 178,245 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 162,838 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 148,590 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 148,590 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 137,936 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 124,147 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Jul 2012 124,147 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2011 109,377 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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LP08 UTA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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