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RV08 WGA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

192,453 mi
Last recorded192,453 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 192,453 miles

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

Rear Heatshield slightly loose still secure

Spare wheel carrier secured with cable tie

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

Pass 30 May 2017 176,055 miles

n/s/f mirror surround missing (no sharp edges, view ok)

n/s/r handbrake efficiency slightly low

n/s/r shock absorber surround corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit (with nail in wall)

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

windscreen damaged in a and b zones (does not affect forward view)

Fail 30 May 2017 176,055 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s/f mirror surround missing (no sharp edges, view ok)

n/s/r handbrake efficiency slightly low

n/s/r shock absorber surround corroded

o/s/r tyre on limit (with nail in wall)

o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

windscreen damaged in a and b zones (does not affect forward view)

Pass 24 May 2016 156,342 miles

o/s/f shock absorber leaking

windscreen damaged in b zone (visibility good)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 143,610 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 143,566 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 132,200 miles

offside inner track rod has play

Pass 29 May 2013 120,357 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 110,694 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 106,253 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 WGA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV08 WGA registered?

RV08 WGA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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