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NK08 KRV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

103,945 mi
Last recorded103,945 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK08 KRV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 103,945 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 94,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre leaking ()

Pass 23 Oct 2023 85,589 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 75,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 75,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 69,404 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 65,777 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 65,777 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,918 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 59,160 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 59,160 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 56,143 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,014 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 53,014 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 48,516 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 43,079 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 43,079 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 38,276 miles

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Wipers smeary

Fail 1 Oct 2013 38,276 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight brake bind nearside rear

Wipers smeary

Pass 6 Oct 2012 36,154 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 36,154 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 32,737 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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NK08 KRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NK08 KRV, 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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NK08 KRV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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