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VK08 LVF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,373 mi
Last recorded175,373 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 175,373 miles

Front 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 front arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 169,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 163,083 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 158,491 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 154,396 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 149,348 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 149,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 143,177 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 143,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 136,811 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 136,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 129,930 miles

Nearside sliding door does not close properly

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 129,895 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Emissions not tested due to exhaust (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside sliding door does not close properly

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

engine management light on

Pass 14 Mar 2017 123,108 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Mar 2017 123,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing thin on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2016 116,224 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 116,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 108,992 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 101,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,268 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread depth low and side wall slightly perrished

offside and nearside lower suspension arm bushed slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Mar 2013 94,244 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear tyre tread depth low and side wall slightly perrished

offside and nearside lower suspension arm bushed slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2012 86,861 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 77,935 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 77,935 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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VK08 LVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 VK08 LVF, 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 VK08 LVF registered?

VK08 LVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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