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RV08 XTD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

208,773 mi
Last recorded208,773 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 208,773 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 208,037 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 204,412 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 197,864 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 189,410 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 179,399 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 164,524 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 154,749 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 148,106 miles

EXHAUST BACKBOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

EXHAUST CENTRE CLAMP SNAPPED

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 143,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EGR Cooler (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 126,825 miles

Back box becoming corroded

Back box to centre clamp corroded and broken

Pass 20 May 2013 119,741 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 119,741 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 110,366 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Mar 2011 87,687 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 87,198 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs worn

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 XTD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XTD, 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 XTD registered?

RV08 XTD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is RV08 XTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV08 XTD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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