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Volkswagen Caddy

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

LP08 USNMOT history

LP08 USN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 28 Jul 2008. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 24 of 35 MOT tests, with 381,879 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Aug 2024.

LP08 USN blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Caddy, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
381,879 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2024
MOT tests
35
24 passed · 11 failed
Per year
22,530 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 USN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 USN was last recorded at 381,879 miles on 9 Aug 2024, 8,725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jul 2016: 198,563 miles, lower than 198,574 miles on 26 Jul 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
373,154 miles · 15 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,725 miles
Average per year
22,530 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 381,879 miles
  • 2023 – 373,154 miles
  • 2022 – 365,265 miles
  • 2021 – 340,205 miles
  • 2020 – 322,225 miles
  • 2019 – 298,207 miles
  • 2018 – 266,406 miles
  • 2017 – 231,819 miles
  • 2016 – 198,563 miles
  • 2015 – 167,722 miles
  • 2014 – 139,433 miles
  • 2013 – 119,456 miles
  • 2012 – 105,720 miles
  • 2011 – 85,298 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass381,879 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.30

    Major2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

35 tests since 11 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass381,879 miles (+8,725)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    381,879 miles
    Test number
    829462392469
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass373,154 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    373,154 miles
    Test number
    311819361829
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail373,154 miles (+7,889)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    373,154 miles
    Test number
    205656417538
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass365,265 miles (+719)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    365,265 miles
    Test number
    811029854211
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail364,546 miles (+24,341)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    364,546 miles
    Test number
    520570026689
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass340,205 miles (+8,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    340,205 miles
    Test number
    114613674595
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail331,940 miles (+9,715)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,940 miles
    Test number
    747149714093
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load centre row seat belt buckle flexible stalk broken off. (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit is 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch corroded, paint flaking, leaving sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury side repeater lens broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres, inner egdes worn down (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass322,225 miles (+51)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    322,225 miles
    Test number
    732034243954
    • MinorOffside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded and paint flaking off.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail322,174 miles (+90)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,174 miles
    Test number
    218824753167
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

  10. Fail322,084 miles (+8,662)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    322,084 miles
    Test number
    879187708351
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner 3/4 tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass313,422 miles (+15,215)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    313,422 miles
    Test number
    535469028154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass298,207 miles (+15,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    298,207 miles
    Test number
    432164280194
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass282,874 miles (+16,468)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    282,874 miles
    Test number
    360038730914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass266,406 miles (+15,835)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    266,406 miles
    Test number
    510215014331
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass250,571 miles (+327)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    250,571 miles
    Test number
    283600841284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Fail250,244 miles (+18,425)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,244 miles
    Test number
    277368011861
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Pass231,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    231,819 miles
    Test number
    606989747530

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail231,819 miles (+15,978)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,819 miles
    Test number
    895528668821
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass215,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    215,841 miles
    Test number
    736179222476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail215,841 miles (+17,278)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,841 miles
    Test number
    572805094790
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both. (1.8)

  21. Pass198,563 miles (-11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    198,563 miles
    Test number
    217048008844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail198,574 miles (+18,438)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,574 miles
    Test number
    140400291919
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour both white. (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag light goes out but then comes back on showing a fault.. (5.4.2)

  23. Pass180,136 miles (+12,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    180,136 miles
    Test number
    821159741466
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D/BUSH (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass167,722 miles (+11,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    167,722 miles
    Test number
    367831305231
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  25. Pass156,110 miles (+16,677)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    156,110 miles
    Test number
    309471525051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  26. Pass139,433 miles (+1,085)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    139,433 miles
    Test number
    158762914232
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  27. Pass138,348 miles (+13,296)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,348 miles
    Test number
    617832504228
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  28. Pass125,052 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    125,052 miles
    Test number
    229429024002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail125,016 miles (+5,560)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,016 miles
    Test number
    978188624061
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  30. Pass119,456 miles (+4,142)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    119,456 miles
    Test number
    175941213203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass115,314 miles (+9,594)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    115,314 miles
    Test number
    248385433075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass105,720 miles (+351)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,720 miles
    Test number
    429994212255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail105,369 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,369 miles
    Test number
    255035892469
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear no plate damaged

  34. Pass105,369 miles (+20,071)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    105,369 miles
    Test number
    839565892146
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear no plate damaged

  35. Pass85,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    85,298 miles
    Test number
    645002261101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LP08 USN

Does LP08 USN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LP08 USN expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LP08 USN?
The MOT on LP08 USN expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LP08 USN done?
LP08 USN was recorded at 381,879 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2024, an average of 22,530 miles a year.
Has LP08 USN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 USN has failed 11 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LP08 USN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 USN find?
LP08 USN passed its latest MOT on 9 Aug 2024 with 9 advisories: central front lower exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing; central front lower gearbox mounting defective; central front upper oil leak, but not excessive, and 6 more.

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