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VA08 KCO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,771 mi
Last recorded152,771 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 KCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 152,771 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 152,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 144,817 miles

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

suspension modified

Pass 31 Oct 2023 136,168 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension modified

Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,198 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 107,962 miles

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2020 104,023 miles

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

underbody corroding

Fail 13 Jul 2020 104,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

underbody corroding

Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,303 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 97,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 90,172 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,557 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 82,557 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 75,411 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,228 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 67,228 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Jul 2014 58,325 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 50,459 miles

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2012 42,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 33,640 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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VA08 KCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver 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 VA08 KCO, 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 VA08 KCO registered?

VA08 KCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is VA08 KCO safe to buy?

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