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RJ08 ZTN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

212,145 mi
Last recorded212,145 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 212,145 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded / outer skin peeling

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 212,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted spring poking through caliper (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer corroded / outer skin peeling

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 206,866 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 ZR18 (2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 206,842 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated 1 (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 1 (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 ZR18 (2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded.

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 195,421 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 188,664 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 188,663 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 183,054 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 183,053 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged also cover missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 171,796 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 161,758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 156,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 153,390 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 141,600 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 141,600 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 123,475 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 114,810 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 May 2013 10,028 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 100,008 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 12 May 2012 73,196 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,337 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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RJ08 ZTN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZTN, 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 ZTN registered?

RJ08 ZTN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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