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RF08 VXS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

155,280 mi
Last recorded155,280 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 155,280 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 149,939 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2025 149,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 143,931 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2024 143,931 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 138,747 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Aug 2023 138,741 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition box missing (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Aug 2022 132,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 132,849 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high brackets broken (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge secondary tread low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 127,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 127,719 miles

Fuel pipe insecure cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 123,835 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 123,835 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 117,063 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2019 117,056 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 111,622 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 111,622 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 104,134 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 104,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 96,629 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 96,629 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 88,384 miles

both rear shockers weak

Fail 1 Sep 2015 88,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear shockers weak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,215 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,238 miles

centre exhaust section corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 55,384 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 37,776 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 VXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 RF08 VXS, 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 VXS registered?

RF08 VXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is RF08 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF08 VXS shows 27 tests with a 59.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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