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R50 GVW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR50 GVW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 64,451 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 61,550 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 57,933 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 54,615 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 54,610 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 52,738 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 52,738 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides dipped beams (4.1.4 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 49,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 44,986 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 39,674 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 31,751 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 232,286 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 228,719 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 228,718 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 205,313 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 205,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 167,829 miles

n/s headlamp on minimum requirment

n/s mirror casing broken

n/s sill damaged

n/s wing damaged

staering and subframe dirty

underside of vehicle very dirty

Fail 9 Jul 2013 167,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror casing broken

n/s sill damaged

n/s wing damaged

staering and subframe dirty

underside of vehicle very dirty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 132,238 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 132,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

air bag light on

Pass 7 Jul 2011 99,496 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv gaiter torn

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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R50 GVW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R50 GVW, 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 R50 GVW registered?

R50 GVW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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