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LX08 CYS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 CYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worse because of lipped disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge & tread in middle near wear bars

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen small chip

Offside Front head lamp slightly loose

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge & rest tread nearing wear bars

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2025

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worse because of lipped disc (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge & tread in middle near wear bars

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower windscreen small chip

Offside Front head lamp slightly loose

Offside Front tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre is slightly worn on inner edge & rest tread nearing wear bars

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 89,919 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 89,917 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 82,759 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,156 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 77,156 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 73,435 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 73,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 68,814 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 64,564 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 64,564 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 57,508 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 57,805 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust back box broken (7.3.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 53,870 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 53,870 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 49,468 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 42,037 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 37,181 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,096 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,252 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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LX08 CYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LX08 CYS, 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 LX08 CYS registered?

LX08 CYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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