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KR08 RDU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,258 mi
Last recorded177,258 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RDU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2020 177,258 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 161,758 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 146,005 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 146,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 130,633 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 113,720 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 111,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 109,295 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 103,264 miles

Back box corroded

NSF fog light cracked

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

Windscreen VIN plate not fully visible

Fail 20 May 2013 103,264 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Back box corroded

Front strut bearings rough in operation

NSF fog light cracked

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

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Windscreen VIN plate not fully visible

Pass 12 May 2012 88,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside front Macherson strut upper support bearing assembly noisy/

Nearside front tyre Michelin 195/65R15 3-3-3 mm

Nearside rear tyre Michelin 195/65R15 2-3-3 mm

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside front tyre Continental 195/65R15 2-3-2 mm

Offside rear tyre Goodyear 195/65R15 5-4-4 mm

Offside rear tyre Tread starting to lift from inside edge.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2011 66,313 miles

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

nearside front inner c.v boot split

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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KR08 RDU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KR08 RDU, 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 KR08 RDU registered?

KR08 RDU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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