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RK08 ZSE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

177,603 mi
Last recorded177,603 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 ZSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 177,603 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

centre heat shield loose

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

rear shocks corroded

rusty underneath

Pass 11 Jun 2025 171,916 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 171,914 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 161,849 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tryes (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded and loose

rear shocks rusty

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 31 May 2023 153,299 miles

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2022 144,295 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear underside corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2020 142,279 miles

rear exhaust box outer layer loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 21 Dec 2020 142,275 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust box outer layer loose

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Nov 2019 136,076 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2019 136,075 miles

Emissions not tested EGR valve leaking. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR VALVE. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 131,832 miles

EGR Pipe Slightly Leaking

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

Fail 7 Feb 2019 131,832 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

EGR Pipe Slightly Leaking

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 125,893 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 125,893 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 120,122 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,203 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front /rear brake disc's slighty worn

Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,738 miles

Nail in n/s/f tyre on outer edge.

One bolt missing from n/s/f seat frame.

Fail 19 Feb 2014 79,668 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 79,668 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 65,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 65,385 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 52,270 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,057 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)

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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RK08 ZSE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RK08 ZSE, 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 RK08 ZSE registered?

RK08 ZSE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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