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VK08 LVL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,942 mi
Last recorded129,942 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 LVL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 129,942 miles

rear exhaust skin loose

wrong brake discs or brake pads fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2024 121,958 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 121,958 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 117,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2023 117,239 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,231 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2021 97,837 miles

BOTH nearside & offside front brake disc back plates damaged in lower section-not fouling brakes

BOTH nearside & offside headlamp aims set to lowest permitted height (vehicle fitted with suspension lowering kit)

BOTH rear nearside & offside tyres fouling inner wheel arches slightly due to suspension lowering kit

Heatshield above rear exhaust insecure

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring loom taped up & retained to flexible brake hose (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring twisted & fouling on flexible brake hose (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away but not leaking gases

Pass 15 Oct 2020 92,314 miles

Front BOTH Sides brake disc back plates damaged

Front Dip beam aims low, on limit

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS wiring loom fouling on steering rack, and rubbing outer casing of wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Just legal for this MOT, misted to base of tube (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS Wiring twisted and fouling on steering rack (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber exterior casing corroded

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded away

Rear Tyres fouling slightly, on inner wheel arches, on N/S and O/S

Pass 12 Aug 2019 81,202 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 81,122 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL RIM DAMAGED

Pass 27 Jul 2018 65,160 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 60,268 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 53,057 miles

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

rear exhaust silencer showing some deterioration

Pass 21 Sep 2015 45,491 miles

brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust and deterioration.

rear exhaust silencer showing some rust and deterioration.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 45,491 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

brake steering and suspension components are showing some surface rust and deterioration.

rear exhaust silencer showing some rust and deterioration.

Pass 29 Sep 2014 38,259 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 30,557 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Fail 11 Sep 2013 30,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Pass 25 Sep 2012 24,883 miles

N/S/R TYRE NO VISABLE TREAD ON OUTER AREA AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS OUTER SIDEWALL.

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST.

Pass 29 Sep 2011 18,726 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/F TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0mm.

REAR TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 4.0mm AND 2.5mm ON THERE EDGES.

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 LVL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VK08 LVL, 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 LVL registered?

VK08 LVL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is VK08 LVL safe to buy?

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