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WD08 LHW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,804 mi
Last recorded166,804 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD08 LHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 166,804 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))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 166,804 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 164,229 miles

battery slightly insecure

engine oil leak

offside rear inner disc corroded

slight exhaust blow

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar bushes

slight wear in both rear shocker bushes

Pass 9 Nov 2020 159,733 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 159,733 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 29 May 2019 150,529 miles

Rear reflector not red in colour both rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 150,529 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reflector not red in colour both rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 142,351 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 137,015 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 137,015 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 124,386 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 118,003 miles

offside front tyre has slight wear on edges and is 3mm in middle

Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,544 miles

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

slight bind from nearside front brake

Fail 11 Nov 2013 110,544 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

slight bind from nearside front brake

Pass 8 Nov 2012 105,094 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 78,730 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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WD08 LHW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 WD08 LHW, 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 WD08 LHW registered?

WD08 LHW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 August 2008.

Is WD08 LHW safe to buy?

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