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NC08 VCE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,893 mi
Last recorded165,893 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC08 VCE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2026 165,893 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 159,778 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2025 159,485 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2024 154,001 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 149,805 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 137,755 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 137,311 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2019 126,362 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 126,245 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 120,566 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2017 113,967 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 105,117 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 102,322 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 88,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust silencer is corroded although the system is securely mounted

Pass 20 Apr 2012 67,020 miles

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

advise wheel alignment be checked

all brake discs slight pitted

Fail 14 Apr 2012 66,681 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

advise wheel alignment be checked

all brake discs slight pitted

Pass 17 May 2011 57,830 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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NC08 VCE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NC08 VCE, 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 NC08 VCE registered?

NC08 VCE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 May 2008.

Is NC08 VCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC08 VCE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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