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RJ08 PXX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

85,381 mi
Last recorded85,381 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ08 PXX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 85,381 miles
Pass 9 May 2025 83,534 miles

exhaust tail box rusty/deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2024 81,561 miles

exhaust tail box rusty/detriorated

Fail 22 May 2024 81,555 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm top gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link arm top gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust tail box rusty/detriorated

offside rear tyre has several deep cuts in tread pattern

screw in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2023 77,856 miles

exhaust tail box rusty/losing outer skin

nearside rear tyre perished

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 30 May 2022 73,369 miles

exhaust tail box rusty/deteriorated

front brake discs rusty/pitted

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 24 May 2021 68,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 28 May 2020 64,441 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 59,074 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,047 miles

Corrosion on brake discs

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 58,047 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion on brake discs

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,944 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,166 miles

slight play OSF inner rack joint.

Pass 9 Apr 2015 54,856 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,105 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,621 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 38,245 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 31,350 miles

Engine under tray missing

Fail 16 May 2011 31,350 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine under tray missing

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

Front N/S disc rusted /worn.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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 PXX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RJ08 PXX, 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 PXX registered?

RJ08 PXX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 May 2008.

Is RJ08 PXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ08 PXX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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