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RF08 FEJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,871 mi
Last recorded194,871 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 FEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 194,871 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 194,871 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 179,848 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 161,692 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 144,179 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 126,621 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 30 Oct 2020 109,843 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 109,843 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 May 2019 85,974 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 82,805 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 77,256 miles

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)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 70,890 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 70,890 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,344 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear tyres perishing

Pass 16 Jun 2014 49,243 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

nearside front & rear tyre wearing 3mm

offside front tyre wearing smooth on inner edge 3mm

Pass 15 Jul 2013 41,985 miles

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and smooth on inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 41,985 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit and smooth on inner edge

unable to check offside front wheel bearing for roughness

Pass 30 Jun 2012 35,033 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2011 28,821 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

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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RF08 FEJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RF08 FEJ, 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 RF08 FEJ registered?

RF08 FEJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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