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VK08 RRU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

279,715 mi
Last recorded279,715 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 RRU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 279,715 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2026 279,715 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

offside and nearside reverse lights not working

Pass 27 Aug 2025 277,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2025 277,542 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 274,232 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 274,232 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 269,778 miles

Central Front subframe slightly corroded on surface

Central Rear subframe slightly corroded on surface

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 267,993 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 239,092 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 228,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 214,747 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2018 207,068 miles

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))

Fail 28 Jul 2018 207,068 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 9 Aug 2017 200,673 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 193,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

exhaust rusty

Fail 21 Jun 2016 193,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust rusty

Pass 1 May 2015 185,156 miles

steering rack boots clips loose

Fail 30 Apr 2015 185,156 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

steering rack boots clips loose

Pass 1 May 2014 167,223 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 126,742 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 126,742 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Mar 2012 88,688 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 88,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,143 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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VK08 RRU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK08 RRU, 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 VK08 RRU registered?

VK08 RRU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 April 2008.

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