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RV08 EYY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,558 mi
Last recorded135,558 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 135,558 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER COVER IS CORRODED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Aug 2026 135,558 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER COVER IS CORRODED

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 132,044 miles

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

back exhaust box outer cover is corroded

o/side headlamp top mount is broken

rear shocks outer casings are corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 132,042 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus o/side are bald on edges plus cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus o/side have cracks plus outer walls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

back exhaust box outer cover is corroded

o/side headlamp top mount is broken

rear shocks outer casings are corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2024 127,323 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plus o/side outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in it (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot is insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp top mount is broken lamp is still secure

Pass 24 Jul 2023 123,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing plus o/side outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer skin of back exhaust box is corroded

Fail 23 Jun 2023 123,483 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus o/side have cracks in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 outer casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

outer skin of back exhaust box is corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2022 119,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all 4 shocks outer casings are corroded

back exhaust box outer skin is corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2021 112,821 miles

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Mar 2021 112,818 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot is split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid plus o/side pipe going to bonnet is split (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot is split shaft end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side lower arm bushes are starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively in corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Jun 2019 104,089 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 97,713 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 94,384 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 94,381 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 87,952 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 76,192 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 64,139 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 53,521 miles

offside front brake pad wearing low

Fail 7 Jun 2013 53,519 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

offside front brake pad wearing low

Pass 25 May 2012 42,832 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,109 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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 EYY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RV08 EYY, 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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RV08 EYY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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