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VE08 VAD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Petrol 2796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

239,380 mi
Last recorded239,380 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 VAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 239,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides. rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 239,346 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 238,147 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2023 235,697 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 234,626 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 233,301 miles
Pass 2 May 2020 229,074 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 227,677 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 212,138 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 212,138 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working R382 (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 197,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights To low

Fail 10 Aug 2016 197,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights To low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 175,728 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 158,434 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 135,299 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 118,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 99,785 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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VE08 VAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 2,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 VE08 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

VE08 VAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is VE08 VAD safe to buy?

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