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VK08 VSP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

207,156 mi
Last recorded207,156 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 VSP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 207,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 204,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 May 2024 201,061 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Backbox corroded/peeling

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

Pass 10 May 2023 191,407 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in bottom corner + chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 191,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting has an unsafe modification Lower arm, rear bush mounting bolt into cradle snapped and glued in place (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in bottom corner + chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 177,229 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2022 177,204 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 156,453 miles

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

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 14 Dec 2019 144,925 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 134,401 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 126,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Sill has been fibre-glassed over but no rust apparent.

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

Fail 28 Nov 2017 126,389 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear mounting deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Sill has been fibre-glassed over but no rust apparent.

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 110,245 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 110,245 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 91,073 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 72,084 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 54,163 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 31,820 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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VK08 VSP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VSP, 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 VSP registered?

VK08 VSP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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