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VE08 OPT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

142,157 mi
Last recorded142,157 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 OPT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 142,157 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 140,768 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 134,963 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))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 133,455 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 133,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 132,208 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 132,208 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 130,635 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 15 Jan 2018 130,635 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 30 Jan 2017 128,485 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 126,017 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 126,017 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 124,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2015 124,062 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhorst clamp broken but still secure

Fail 23 Oct 2013 117,657 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear exhorst clamp broken but still secure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 107,140 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 106,935 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 94,407 miles

Offside park brake performance low

Pass 6 Jun 2011 92,509 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VE08 OPT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VE08 OPT, 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 VE08 OPT registered?

VE08 OPT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is VE08 OPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 OPT shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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