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RK08 ZSR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,984 mi
Last recorded71,984 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 ZSR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 71,984 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 71,983 miles

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2024 71,300 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear -both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 68,385 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 66,871 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 64,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 60,679 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 55,328 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 50,008 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 44,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST GETTING VERY CORRODED (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2016 39,379 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 33,703 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2015 33,703 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 28,488 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 24,180 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 20,321 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 17,537 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 17,537 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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RK08 ZSR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK08 ZSR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK08 ZSR registered?

RK08 ZSR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is RK08 ZSR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 ZSR shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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