CarVerify

Free Car Check

MJ08 LCT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

241,481 mi
Last recorded241,481 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 LCT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 241,481 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 241,481 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 235,101 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 223,758 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 220,060 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 211,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 211,264 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 210,181 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 210,181 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 201,267 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2016 156,836 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2016 152,374 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 142,157 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 142,157 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 117,999 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 117,999 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 97,342 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 79,232 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,283 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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MJ08 LCT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 MJ08 LCT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MJ08 LCT?

You can check the full history of MJ08 LCT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MJ08 LCT registered?

MJ08 LCT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is MJ08 LCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 LCT shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MJ08 LCT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MJ08 LCT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.