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VE08 SZT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

141,046 mi
Last recorded141,046 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 SZT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 141,046 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2026 141,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength jack point and inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached d bush missing completely (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2025 138,286 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 138,286 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability bolt loose possible damaged (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nail squint and tear recommend replacment asap 195/65/15 ()

fuel cooler loose

Pass 20 Mar 2024 135,179 miles

heat shield loose

o/s mirror glass damaged

rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

Fail 19 Mar 2024 135,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heat shield loose

o/s mirror glass damaged

rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

Pass 20 Apr 2023 127,352 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box heat shield loose

Fail 18 Apr 2023 127,352 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

back box heat shield loose

Pass 25 Apr 2022 124,718 miles

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar d/ bush worn

rear exhaust tail pipes corroded also exhaust clamp splitting

Fail 25 Apr 2022 124,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti-roll bar d/ bush worn

rear exhaust tail pipes corroded also exhaust clamp splitting

Pass 5 May 2021 124,202 miles

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))

n/s/f lower ball joint boot starting to deteriorate

o/s mirror glass damaged

rear anti roll bar, both saddle bushes worn

Pass 8 Jun 2020 122,419 miles

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

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn

Fail 4 Jun 2020 122,418 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush worn

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 10 Dec 2018 117,866 miles

rear anti roll bar saddle bushed worn

drivers seat belt starting to fray

o/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 6 Dec 2018 117,865 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

drivers seat belt starting to fray

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/f, o/s/r and n/s/r tyres have bald edges and tyres nearing limit, step tyres

rear anti roll bar saddle bushed worn

Pass 29 Nov 2017 111,843 miles

edges n/s/r tyre worn, step tyre

inner edge o/s/r tyre bald and near to limit, step tyre

o/s mirror glass damaged

slight exhaust leak

Fail 21 Nov 2017 111,840 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

edges n/s/r tyre worn, step tyre

inner edge o/s/r tyre bald and near to limit, step tyre

o/s mirror glass damaged

slight exhaust leak

slight side movement on anti roll bar bushes

Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,493 miles

Both rear anti roll bar D buses slightly worn

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges

Offside Front Tyre worn edges

Pass 8 Oct 2015 95,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracked and perished (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 82,631 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroed and outer skin holed

offside rear tyre cracked and perished in treads

Pass 21 Jun 2013 69,883 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,042 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,412 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 41,412 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SZT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SZT, 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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VE08 SZT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 June 2008.

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