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RA08 KXV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

139,127 mi
Last recorded139,127 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 KXV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 139,127 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 139,127 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 130,761 miles

advise slight corrosion to o/s/r brake disc

advise slight corrosion to parts of o/s n/s rear chassi legs

Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,925 miles

advise o/s n/s rear shocker bushes worn but not excessive advise to replace

Pass 3 Sep 2018 118,890 miles

advise rear exhaust silencer outer skin badly corroded but not leaking

Pass 4 Sep 2017 109,623 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 109,623 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 93,189 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 78,048 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2015 78,045 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 61,936 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 61,935 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 49,474 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 30,818 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2011 18,857 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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RA08 KXV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc 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 KXV, 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 KXV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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