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R13 KWD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

182,007 mi
Last recorded182,007 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR13 KWD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 182,007 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2024 174,972 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2023 160,048 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 155,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 148,337 miles

chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2020 142,091 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 135,690 miles

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

chips in screen

Pass 10 Nov 2018 128,384 miles

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Fail 10 Nov 2018 128,374 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

small chip in windscreen

Pass 14 Nov 2017 123,613 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 120,274 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 119,025 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 115,176 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 114,189 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 95,872 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,344 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 77,344 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

coolant level slightly low

n/s/f wiper blade smears screen slightly

n/s/r tyre on legal limit (recommend replacement)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread on inside edge

oil level on min level

rear brake pads nearly worn out (recommend replacement)

stone chip in zone B

suspect front brake pads geting lowish ?

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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R13 KWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 R13 KWD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R13 KWD registered?

R13 KWD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is R13 KWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R13 KWD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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