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NG08 VKV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG08 VKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 172,299 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill corrosion but not within prescribed area

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

Fail 19 May 2025 172,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system next to brake caliper (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear seat belt missing (seat belt is not required by section 7.1.2 of testing manual goods vehicle appendix C)

Nearside outer sill has corrosion not within any prescribed area & no sharp edges

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

Offside Rear seat belt not fully retracting (seat belt is not required by section 7.1.2 of testing manual goods vehicle appendix C)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 161,251 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 138,941 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 118,447 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 104,546 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 93,990 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front anti roll bar bushes perishing

Front wishbone bushes perishing

exhaust back box outer skin deteriorated

rear heat shield loose

shock absorbers corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2016 84,119 miles

Brake disc showing signs of excessive heat offside rear

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 84,119 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake disc showing signs of excessive heat offside rear

Exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 75,362 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 75,362 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 63,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

back box outer skin corroded

front wipers slightly worn

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

advise backbox exhaust outer casing corroded

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 43,245 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 43,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 32,440 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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NG08 VKV 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 76.5%.

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 NG08 VKV, 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 NG08 VKV registered?

NG08 VKV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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