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RF08 KGV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,192 mi
Last recorded146,192 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 KGV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 146,192 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 140,808 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and water damaged (0.1 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 140,808 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

power steering fluid level low

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off and water damaged (0.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 131,899 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust backbox peeling

Pass 15 Jun 2023 121,863 miles

back box pealing

Pass 9 Jun 2022 111,448 miles

back box pealing

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2021 101,240 miles

back box outer skin pealing

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 7 Jun 2021 101,239 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

back box outer skin pealing

nearside rear tyre bald edges

offside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2020 92,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 91,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 83,147 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge slightly

Pass 31 May 2018 75,232 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 May 2018 75,216 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 64,972 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 56,120 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,217 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 44,453 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 37,378 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 26,814 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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RF08 KGV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc 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 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

RF08 KGV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is RF08 KGV safe to buy?

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