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SM08 FPP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,686 mi
Last recorded134,686 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM08 FPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2026 134,686 miles

Fuel tank insecure strap broken (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front wing corroded

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

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

handbrake travel

Pass 28 May 2025 118,135 miles

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

handbrake travel

Fail 27 May 2025 118,135 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tail light lens damaged

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

handbrake travel

Pass 13 Jun 2024 109,118 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 May 2023 99,868 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside and nearside outer sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 91,357 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 81,367 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 81,367 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2020 71,953 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 71,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 71,700 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 71,506 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 71,054 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 71,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 65,797 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 65,797 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 57,315 miles

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

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

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,254 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 38,682 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 38,682 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 May 2011 23,118 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2011 23,118 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SM08 FPP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SM08 FPP, 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 SM08 FPP registered?

SM08 FPP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is SM08 FPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM08 FPP shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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