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RO08 UPW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,456 mi
Last recorded69,456 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 UPW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,456 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also heavily perished (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2022 53,840 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 42,670 miles

both front tyres cracking

near side rear tyre cracking

small rust on off side front brake discs outer face/ pads look to be 50% left

Pass 11 Mar 2020 41,097 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres worn, cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 40,459 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,426 miles

Offside Rear Outer edge of tyre perished and slightly cracked

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,735 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel arch trim insecure

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged and deteriorating no cords visible

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged and deteriorating no cords visible

Pass 30 Mar 2016 34,390 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 34,390 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 31,778 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

wheel trim loose on front left wheel (removed)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 28,300 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 24,847 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 22 Feb 2013 24,847 miles

both front tyres perishing slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2012 21,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 18,807 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 UPW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 RO08 UPW, 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 UPW registered?

RO08 UPW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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