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RO08 URD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,643 mi
Last recorded75,643 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 URD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 75,643 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2021 75,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 75,642 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working mirror repeter (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 74,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 74,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 72,193 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 72,193 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 261,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 254,780 miles

exhaust very rusty

rear discs rusty

Pass 28 Oct 2015 252,738 miles

Both front lower suspension arm bushes perished and starting to split.

Front discs lipped and pitted on edges.

Front number plate damaged.

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 224,423 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 193,437 miles

crack in windscreen just outside swept area

Fail 15 Apr 2013 193,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

crack in windscreen just outside swept area

Pass 20 Apr 2012 156,011 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 23 Apr 2011 113,594 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 URD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 URD, 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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RO08 URD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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