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RV08 DKN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

143,179 mi
Last recorded143,179 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 DKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 143,179 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened looks to be getting hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2025 136,689 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 131,394 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 126,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 122,556 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 122,556 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 118,398 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 114,902 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 110,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 107,413 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 104,141 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 99,444 miles

Front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Mar 2016 99,445 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear brake discs heavily lipped and corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 89,076 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 76,061 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 76,060 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 63,365 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 48,228 miles

f/reg plate cheeped

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,909 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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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RV08 DKN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 RV08 DKN, 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 RV08 DKN registered?

RV08 DKN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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The MOT history for RV08 DKN shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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