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MT08 ABO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,747 mi
Last recorded158,747 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 ABO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 158,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Fail 17 Nov 2025 158,747 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 21 Nov 2024 155,326 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 150,721 miles

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

Rear Outer axle beam corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 146,415 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR D RUBBERS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear EXHAUST VIBRATION DAMPER BREAKING UP

Pass 23 Nov 2021 142,098 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear suspension components have surface corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 139,797 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 134,481 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 125,848 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 120,370 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 May 2016 116,010 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 111,272 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 103,653 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2013 88,768 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 88,768 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 72,571 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 72,571 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,685 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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MT08 ABO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT08 ABO, 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 MT08 ABO registered?

MT08 ABO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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