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Volkswagen Caddy

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LP08 UTEMOT history

LP08 UTE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Caddy first used on 8 Aug 2008. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 245,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

LP08 UTE blue Volkswagen Caddy – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
245,166 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
10,365 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LP08 UTE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caddy
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
8 Aug 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LP08 UTE was last recorded at 245,166 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 5,545 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,621 miles · 7 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,545 miles
Average per year
10,365 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 245,166 miles
  • 2025 – 239,621 miles
  • 2022 – 239,404 miles
  • 2021 – 234,344 miles
  • 2019 – 233,144 miles
  • 2018 – 225,655 miles
  • 2017 – 213,987 miles
  • 2016 – 202,248 miles
  • 2015 – 196,496 miles
  • 2014 – 181,949 miles
  • 2013 – 163,880 miles
  • 2012 – 127,855 miles
  • 2011 – 93,682 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,166 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear heat shield slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jul 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    245,166 miles
    Test number
    828678104093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail245,166 miles (+5,545)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,166 miles
    Test number
    604673401322
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass239,621 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    239,621 miles
    Test number
    439765160780
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield slightly insecure

  4. Fail239,621 miles (+217)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,621 miles
    Test number
    605392087507
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heat shield slightly insecure

  5. Pass239,404 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    239,404 miles
    Test number
    382907098873
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Fail239,393 miles (+1,006)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,393 miles
    Test number
    482664560717
    • MajorEmissions not tested Emitting excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass238,387 miles (+4,043)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    238,387 miles
    Test number
    487344130624
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass234,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    234,344 miles
    Test number
    228795504170
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Fail234,344 miles (+1,200)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,344 miles
    Test number
    750405940242
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass233,144 miles (+426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    233,144 miles
    Test number
    677172167925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass232,718 miles (+7,063)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2020
    Odometer
    232,718 miles
    Test number
    706880318784
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass225,655 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    225,655 miles
    Test number
    558002202864
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Fail225,655 miles (+11,668)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,655 miles
    Test number
    552953528103
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  14. Pass213,987 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2018
    Odometer
    213,987 miles
    Test number
    962358303827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail213,970 miles (+11,722)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,970 miles
    Test number
    116488365282
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass202,248 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2017
    Odometer
    202,248 miles
    Test number
    266503146869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail202,248 miles (+5,752)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,248 miles
    Test number
    395099418866
    • DangerousNearside Front Braking system leaking at calliper (3.6.A.1)

  18. Pass196,496 miles (+14,547)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2016
    Odometer
    196,496 miles
    Test number
    727475225111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass181,949 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    181,949 miles
    Test number
    259561244471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear seat row is missing at the time of test so unable to check rear seatbelt

  20. Fail181,948 miles (+18,068)5 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,948 miles
    Test number
    505236434136
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNear side rear leaf spring front mounted bump stop missing
    • NoteRear seat row is missing at the time of test so unable to check rear seatbelt

  21. Pass163,880 miles (+36,025)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    163,880 miles
    Test number
    258138803262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass127,855 miles (+34,173)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    127,855 miles
    Test number
    885056592110
    • NoteBoth rear seats removed unable to check seat belts
    • NoteOffside front fog light lense broken

  23. Pass93,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    498994201280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,682 miles1 failure1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    907674301261
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteBoth rear seats removed unable to check seat belts
    • NoteBrake check

Questions about LP08 UTE

Does LP08 UTE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LP08 UTE is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on LP08 UTE?
The MOT on LP08 UTE is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LP08 UTE done?
LP08 UTE was recorded at 245,166 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 10,365 miles a year.
Has LP08 UTE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LP08 UTE has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on LP08 UTE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LP08 UTE find?
LP08 UTE passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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