CarVerify

Free Car Check

RO08 FSE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,844 mi
Last recorded68,844 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 FSE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 68,844 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 68,844 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2025 56,702 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 56,699 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 May 2024 46,964 miles

eml on

general corrosion

Pass 12 May 2023 46,486 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 46,486 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2022 45,978 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 45,414 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 44,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 44,250 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 43,495 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 43,495 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 12 Apr 2018 42,706 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 41,859 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 40,947 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 39,618 miles

Vehicle close to weight limit of suspension.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 35,834 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 30,690 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,189 miles

near side front tyre cuts in tread

Pass 6 May 2011 22,259 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RO08 FSE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RO08 FSE, 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

How do I check the history of RO08 FSE?

You can check the full history of RO08 FSE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RO08 FSE registered?

RO08 FSE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 May 2008.

Is RO08 FSE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 FSE shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RO08 FSE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RO08 FSE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.