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RF08 WRL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,003 mi
Last recorded79,003 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF08 WRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 79,003 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 78,998 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2024 75,683 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 72,851 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 70,278 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 67,627 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,500 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 64,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2019 61,151 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2019 61,147 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror back cover (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 58,809 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 56,131 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,890 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 52,890 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 50,109 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 50,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 47,423 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 40,965 miles

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

nearside rear park brake low effort

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,138 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 25,072 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 WRL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WRL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF08 WRL?

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What year was RF08 WRL registered?

RF08 WRL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 June 2008.

Is RF08 WRL safe to buy?

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