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VN08 FLE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,610 mi
Last recorded163,610 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 FLE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 163,610 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 155,452 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 147,653 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 138,825 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 133,082 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 126,805 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 121,231 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 115,597 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 109,096 miles

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

exhaust back-box corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 109,091 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

exhaust back-box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,301 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 99,053 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2016 99,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge SIZE 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken NEEDS top mount/bearing assembly (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 84,686 miles

Oil leak

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)

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

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

both rear tyres have slight wear on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2014 70,518 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 57,505 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 May 2012 46,653 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 33,293 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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VN08 FLE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VN08 FLE, 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 VN08 FLE registered?

VN08 FLE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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