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RV08 WFZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

241,548 mi
Last recorded241,548 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV08 WFZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2026 241,548 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coolant leak

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 235,085 miles

Nearside Front 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 edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 234,787 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front 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 edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 227,893 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 219,398 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 219,398 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 212,201 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 203,230 miles

Nearside Front Mirror cover slightly damaged and not fully secure.

Nearside Rear Wheel not as free as it should be, caliper may need service.

Offside Rear Registration plate light slightly flickering.

Pass 28 Feb 2020 199,830 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides have misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Mirror cover cracked and with play.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel is not as free as it should, caliper may need service.

Pass 16 Mar 2019 193,093 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides, light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, close and worn inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover slightly damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Was chaffing on leaf spring. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust shield getting loose on top of exhaust box.

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 193,093 miles

Nearside Front Fuel hose leaking The feeding hose for high pressure pump. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed A crack on outer part of tread, also perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Exhaust pipe clamp loose ( broken ).

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both sides, light misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres, close and worn inside. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Cover slightly damaged. (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Was chaffing on leaf spring. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust shield getting loose on top of exhaust box.

Pass 12 Mar 2018 185,822 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 181,250 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 176,735 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 176,733 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 166,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2013 147,752 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 128,090 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 128,090 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 110,350 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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RV08 WFZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WFZ, 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 WFZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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