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VE08 WZD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,905 mi
Last recorded187,905 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE08 WZD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 187,905 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin & inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 187,899 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin & inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 24 Apr 2025 180,276 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 180,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2024 170,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2024 170,252 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 160,303 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 wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 152,145 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 152,139 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 142,535 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 136,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 131,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

The rear axle, suspension and brake components are heavily corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2018 131,549 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,852 miles

All brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,976 miles

all brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 8 Jul 2015 106,539 miles

all brake discs are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2014 92,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 77,844 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 62,307 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 40,397 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 WZD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WZD, 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 WZD registered?

VE08 WZD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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