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T40 LDM

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,429 mi
Last recorded94,429 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT40 LDM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 94,429 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 94,427 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both front dip beam headlights (aftermarket bulbs fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Front Position lamp not working both front side lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill /jacking point/suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 79,734 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 78,053 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 78,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 75,838 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

tank straps corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2022 75,830 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear floor panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

tank straps corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2021 72,165 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 68,866 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 68,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 64,150 miles

both rear shocker casings corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 58,715 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 58,659 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 52,486 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 46,596 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,340 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 35,063 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 30,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 26,071 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 21,281 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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T40 LDM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 T40 LDM, 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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T40 LDM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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