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WX08 VEV

2008 Caterham Seven

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,872 mi
Last recorded35,872 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Caterham Seven12,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 VEV
MakeCaterham
ModelSeven
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 35,872 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 35,028 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 34,533 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 34,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 33,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 32,159 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 30,981 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 29,887 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 29,002 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 27,854 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 27,653 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 May 2015 25,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 23,594 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 20,180 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 20,148 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 18,112 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 18,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 27 May 2011 14,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 May 2011 14,734 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Caterham Seven?

Based on 6,710 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

87.5%
Pass Rate
616
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp not working 84
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 47
Steering rack gaiter split 42
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 32
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WX08 VEV is a 2008 Caterham Seven in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2008 Caterham Seven models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.2% with a typical mileage of 12,764 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 Caterham Seven fails its MOT is stop lamp not working, accounting for 84 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WX08 VEV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Caterham Seven typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Caterham Seven is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WX08 VEV registered?

WX08 VEV is a 2008 Caterham Seven, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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