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VA08 MXR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,968 mi
Last recorded170,968 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 170,968 miles

Nearside front headlight brackets damaged, but unit secure

Nearside rear outer sill previous repair covered in filler

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 170,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside front headlight brackets damaged, but unit secure

Nearside rear outer sill previous repair covered in filler

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 163,665 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 160,794 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 160,794 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fuel hose deteriorated All hoses into filter housing (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 158,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 154,439 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 152,065 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 146,260 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 146,260 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2018 129,952 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 129,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2018 123,098 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 123,098 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 116,570 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 116,570 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 103,774 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 103,774 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 92,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Slight fuel seepage (hoses at fuel filter housing)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Nov 2013 77,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 65,105 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 65,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 53,734 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 MXR 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 VA08 MXR, 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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VA08 MXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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