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EX07 RAS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,860 mi
Last recorded145,860 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 RAS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 145,860 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 145,838 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 141,486 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2024 141,484 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged, affecting the rear view side mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged side mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 136,870 miles

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Fail 4 Nov 2020 136,870 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Both rear tyres perished/cracking

Pass 1 Nov 2019 131,248 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Coolant was low (leak?)

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (console). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Light unit cracked.

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Timing belt top cover missing and at risk of engine damage.

Pass 26 Oct 2018 124,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 120,583 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip in zone a (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in zone b (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 103,417 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,518 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Aug 2013 70,783 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 70,783 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 60,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 60,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 48,041 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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EX07 RAS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX07 RAS, 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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EX07 RAS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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