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RO08 VMW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

321,525 mi
Last recorded321,525 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 VMW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 321,525 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 321,525 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 304,050 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2025 304,046 miles

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

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both indicators illuminated when side/headlamps are on. (4.4.3 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not retracting and belt is damaged. (Close to mounting) (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation and O/S/R handbrake cable and abs wire rubbing on inner edge of wheel rim. (1.1.15 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Engine oil dripping from turbo return pipe whilst engine is running. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 299,843 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 283,852 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2022 283,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 262,410 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 241,865 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 235,185 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 227,413 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear 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))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 227,413 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 204,143 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 204,143 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 185,549 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 162,657 miles

Nearside Front 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 11 Sep 2014 135,120 miles

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

front lower arm bushes slightly deteriorated

front shock absorbers have reducing damping effect

rear anti roll bar bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 31 May 2014 124,805 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 124,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 86,896 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 170,467 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,003 miles

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

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

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 VMW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc 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 VMW, 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 VMW registered?

RO08 VMW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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