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RA08 GKG

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,029 mi
Last recorded168,029 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 GKG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2023 168,029 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 162,486 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 162,486 miles

Fuel tank slightly loose (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 154,132 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,294 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 141,482 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 132,771 miles

mil light on

Fail 23 Nov 2016 132,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

mil light on

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 114,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 94,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smeer windscreen

Fail 9 Jul 2013 94,702 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smeer windscreen

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,909 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre has slight cracking

Pass 27 Jun 2011 55,057 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 54,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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RA08 GKG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RA08 GKG, 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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RA08 GKG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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