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MA08 OTU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

191,599 mi
Last recorded191,599 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA08 OTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 191,599 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2025 188,692 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

general underside surface corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2024 186,276 miles

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

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

rear inner d bushes slightly worn

Pass 21 Jul 2023 182,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 178,352 miles

both front lower arm inner bushes worn

centre to rear exhaust box clamp broken

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side wiper arm badly adjusted

rear seats have been removed

Fail 25 Jul 2022 178,350 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

both front lower arm inner bushes worn

centre to rear exhaust box clamp broken

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side wiper arm badly adjusted

Fail 7 Jul 2022 178,316 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket insecure bolt loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 171,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2020 164,755 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 146,761 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 5 Jul 2019 146,749 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 16 Jun 2018 136,481 miles

Both rear shocks worn bottom bush

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,504 miles

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

seat belts fitted to rear but no seats fitted

slight damage o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Fail 9 Jun 2017 122,504 miles

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

o/s/r brake grabbing slightly

seat belts fitted to rear but no seats fitted

slight damage o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 12 Mar 2016 116,685 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 106,998 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 98,834 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 90,318 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 81,708 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 44,781 miles

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED

REAR PADS CLOSE TO 1.5MM NSR

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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MA08 OTU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MA08 OTU, 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 MA08 OTU registered?

MA08 OTU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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