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RO08 LFV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

239,306 mi
Last recorded239,306 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 LFV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 239,306 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 222,361 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 217,053 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2024 217,053 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o\s\r not working n\s\r intermittent (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Seat belt not functioning as intended all three rear seat belts (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 211,869 miles

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both sides slightly (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides (5.2.2 (c) (i))

exhaust system corroded

windscreen damaged

Fail 24 Jan 2023 211,860 miles

Brake lever excessively worn hand brake lever badly chewed and damaged and button missing ! (1.1.15 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged both seat belt buckles damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Central Rear Seat belt missing lap belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged seat belt damaged and not attached (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened seat belt badly damaged and cut (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip present (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak present on sump area. not dripping! (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bushes badly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tyre tread worn to near legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rubber bushes badly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear reversing lamp not working

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 209,132 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 205,567 miles

Chip to windscreen

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Door mirror has small damage

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 202,174 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Fail 17 May 2019 202,174 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))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 12 May 2018 196,888 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2017 194,154 miles

Both front tyres worn close to legal limit

Nearside outer sill damaged

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 16 May 2016 188,602 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 188,602 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2015 183,487 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 156,159 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 156,159 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 128,969 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 128,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 102,089 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 102,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,852 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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RO08 LFV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LFV, 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 RO08 LFV registered?

RO08 LFV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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