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LT08 BXX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,406 mi
Last recorded206,406 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT08 BXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 206,406 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 206,385 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2023 206,382 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Dec 2021 203,463 miles

oil level low

Pass 17 Dec 2020 184,780 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 184,778 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 172,602 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 172,598 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 151,231 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box coroding

rear exhaust clamp cracked

Pass 17 Oct 2017 149,370 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at inner fixing clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at inner fixing clip (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 145,676 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at inner fixing clip (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split at inner fixing clip (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 133,085 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 109,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,492 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 84,867 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 70,534 miles

minor damage on windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

Fail 8 Mar 2012 70,534 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor damage on windscreen

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

o/s front tyre worn to limit inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2011 52,444 miles

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

oil level low

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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LT08 BXX 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 73.7%.

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 LT08 BXX, 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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LT08 BXX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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