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RO08 VMR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

271,149 mi
Last recorded271,149 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 271,149 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Aug 2025 271,149 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 265,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 257,283 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2022 247,631 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 229,196 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 226,873 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 219,934 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter housing ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

Service light illuminated on the dash

Surface rust on the underside of the vehicle

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Fail 15 Aug 2018 219,934 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split but preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filter housing ()

Nearside Front 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))

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

Service light illuminated on the dash

Surface rust on the underside of the vehicle

engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of the vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2017 206,837 miles

rear back box corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 179,499 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust corroded not blowing and secure

surface rust on underside off vehicle

Pass 1 Sep 2015 151,429 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2014 117,000 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 117,000 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 92,481 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,965 miles

rear brake pads are getting low and discs are slightly worn

Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,558 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 59,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VMR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR registered?

RO08 VMR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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