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RJ08 NWR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,910 mi
Last recorded142,910 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 NWR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 142,910 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2025 142,910 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 136,601 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower door hinge prescribed area on door panel split (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2024 136,600 miles

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed lower door hinge prescribed area on door panel split (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high ADJUSTED (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 6 Nov 2023 130,828 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 130,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 124,701 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 116,898 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 106,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 96,124 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 87,852 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 79,651 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 68,224 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 54,903 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 54,903 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 44,024 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 34,703 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 27,762 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 27,762 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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RJ08 NWR 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 73.7%.

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 RJ08 NWR, 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 RJ08 NWR registered?

RJ08 NWR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is RJ08 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 NWR shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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