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BL08 RBF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

231,132 mi
Last recorded231,132 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 RBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 231,132 miles

Front BOTH SIDE WINDOWS HAVE STICKERS BUT NOT OBSTRUCTING

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front WINDSCREEN HAS STICKER BUT NOT OBSTRUCTING

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 222,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 217,945 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 208,671 miles

front and rear brake disc surface rust due to standing

Pass 9 Jul 2018 207,355 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 189,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 168,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 168,356 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 155,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 135,027 miles

rear exhaust section is corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 116,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 97,825 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 81,497 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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BL08 RBF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 BL08 RBF, 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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BL08 RBF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 July 2008.

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