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VO08 EZL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,323 mi
Last recorded169,323 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 EZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 169,323 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes ...both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 160,709 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 152,717 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement amr backbushes .... both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Aug 2024 152,717 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement amr backbushes .... both n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 138,735 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 138,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 127,772 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak from EGR valve. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 120,018 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 120,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 115,295 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 115,295 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 105,520 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 95,869 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 90,555 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,267 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 80,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,926 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 71,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 62,011 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 49,439 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 38,140 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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VO08 EZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VO08 EZL, 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 VO08 EZL registered?

VO08 EZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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