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RA08 PNV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,265 mi
Last recorded135,265 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 PNV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 135,265 miles

Front incorrect discs fitted, pads overhanging

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2023 135,152 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front incorrect discs fitted, pads overhanging

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 118,867 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 118,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt broken/missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2020 111,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2020 111,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 92,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 89,819 miles

Both nearside & offside front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated but not causing ingress of dirt

Engine management light on

Front no plate delaminating but not likely to be misread

Handbrake release button missing but operation of hold/release unaffected

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perishing

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding away but no leakage of gases

Pass 9 May 2017 88,703 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake pads low

Rear exhaust coroded

Fail 9 May 2017 88,703 miles

Front reg plate deteriorated

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

Offside Rear brake pads low

Rear exhaust coroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2016 79,394 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 62,537 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 62,537 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

both rear anti-roll bar d-bushes worn

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear light unit damaged

offside rear service brake indicates brake bind

Pass 26 Jul 2013 50,494 miles

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

o/s/f wheel rim distorted

Pass 2 Aug 2012 38,999 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 38,999 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 29,002 miles

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

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

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

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 PNV 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 64.7%.

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 PNV, 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 RA08 PNV registered?

RA08 PNV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is RA08 PNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA08 PNV shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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