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WP08 AKX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,233 mi
Last recorded49,233 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP08 AKX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 49,233 miles

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2025 49,233 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2024 46,693 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 46,683 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 44,165 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2022 41,589 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 38,116 miles

Nearside Front tyre near bald inside edge

Offside Front tyre near bald inside edge

exhaust corroded

front tyres uneven worn

wheel trims fitted, wheel retainers not checked

Fail 10 Dec 2021 38,009 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre near bald inside edge

Offside Front tyre near bald inside edge

exhaust corroded

front tyres uneven worn

wheel trims fitted, wheel retainers not checked

Pass 20 Nov 2020 34,957 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 34,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 30,731 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 28,490 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 26,416 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 23,820 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 20,902 miles

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)

front wipers smearing slightly

unable to fully inspect brakes through wheels

Pass 30 May 2014 18,525 miles

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)

osr tyre outer sidewall cut, not through to cords

Pass 29 May 2013 15,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 May 2013 15,907 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 13,362 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 9,838 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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WP08 AKX 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 WP08 AKX, 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 WP08 AKX registered?

WP08 AKX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is WP08 AKX safe to buy?

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