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GU08 RZL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

214,261 mi
Last recorded214,261 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU08 RZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 214,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 201,076 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 187,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 183,169 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 173,531 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 168,818 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 167,017 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 166,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 164,646 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 153,316 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2018 153,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

chip in windscreen

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f indicator faded

n/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2017 135,573 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 108,098 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 98,896 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,454 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)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 69,705 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 64,747 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 64,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 52,157 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 52,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2011 39,350 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 39,350 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

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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GU08 RZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GU08 RZL, 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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What year was GU08 RZL registered?

GU08 RZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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