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VE08 SZO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,634 mi
Last recorded93,634 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 93,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

diesel cooler on osf floor loose

Fail 30 Nov 2023 93,633 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

diesel cooler on osf floor loose

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,221 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2022 87,175 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 82,758 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 77,870 miles

Exhaust noisy rattling/deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 8 Dec 2020 77,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy rattling/deteriorated (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 25 Nov 2019 72,844 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are becoming deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2018 66,937 miles

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

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

all four tyre wearing thin

rear brake discs/pads becoming worn

Fail 3 Dec 2018 66,937 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

all four tyre wearing thin

rear brake discs/pads becoming worn

Pass 6 Dec 2017 61,167 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight wear

slight cracking/perishing on tyres

Fail 6 Dec 2017 61,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight wear

slight cracking/perishing on tyres

Pass 25 Nov 2016 55,009 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,887 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 48,887 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,997 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 136,364 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,557 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,480 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 20,980 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 29,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of 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 SZO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

VE08 SZO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is VE08 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE08 SZO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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