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MT08 LGL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,539 mi
Last recorded144,539 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 LGL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2026 144,539 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2025 139,612 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 134,559 miles

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

exhaust rusty.

Pass 1 Sep 2023 128,572 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

exhaust corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2022 120,014 miles

Damage to nearside sill

Pass 3 Sep 2021 113,026 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 110,675 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 108,015 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 108,014 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Aug 2018 105,332 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,456 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 97,957 miles

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

Front tyres slight tread damage

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 87,849 miles

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

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

oil level low

Pass 22 Jul 2014 83,106 miles

o/s/front brake disc /worn rear pads worn

Fail 22 Jul 2014 83,106 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/front brake disc /worn rear pads worn

Pass 30 May 2013 76,271 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 59,231 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 4 May 2011 43,895 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 LGL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LGL, 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

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What year was MT08 LGL registered?

MT08 LGL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is MT08 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT08 LGL shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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