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RK03 RAF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,710 mi
Last recorded104,710 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 RAF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 104,710 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside drop link covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2025 102,817 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 100,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 98,966 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 97,289 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 97,273 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 95,619 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,187 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 199,896 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 184,725 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 174,153 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 154,748 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 148,247 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 148,247 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 119,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 119,756 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 96,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 96,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres extra load not fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 58,634 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2011 49,435 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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RK03 RAF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK03 RAF, 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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RK03 RAF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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