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OG51 AAG

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

184,416 mi
Last recorded184,416 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOG51 AAG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 184,416 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 184,193 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition large crack in zone B of swept area more than 40mm long (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2025 180,947 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 May 2024 177,455 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 177,455 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 170,495 miles

Advise both front tyres 3mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Advise noise from top mounts reqs further investigation

Fail 8 Aug 2023 170,495 miles

Advise both front tyres 3mm tread depth and wearing inner and outer edges

Advise noise from top mounts reqs further investigation

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 166,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 166,909 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 163,111 miles

exhaust tail box rusting

rear tyres just starting to wear on inner plus outer edge

Fail 18 Dec 2020 163,111 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

exhaust tail box rusting

rear tyres just starting to wear on inner plus outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2019 152,211 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 152,211 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 136,300 miles

Offside Front door mirror glass broken

Pass 19 Jun 2017 122,155 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 108,107 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 108,107 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,153 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 80,431 miles

both front tyres worn on edges to limit

both rear tyres worn low

movement in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 52,556 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 37,683 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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OG51 AAG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 OG51 AAG, 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 OG51 AAG registered?

OG51 AAG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 June 2008.

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