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WU08 RHV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

104,958 mi
Last recorded104,958 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 RHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 104,958 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 98,200 miles

All exhaust corroded but not seriously weakened

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (nearside and offside) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (DOT 89/10 )185/65/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer pipe split

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle and suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 93,050 miles

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

oil level

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Sep 2023 93,048 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil level

part(s) of the exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2022 87,466 miles

rear brake discs and pads wear

rear ex box corroded

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2022 87,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

rear brake discs and pads wear

rear ex box corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2021 82,433 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2021 82,433 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Fail 13 Jul 2020 78,496 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust back box corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 73,932 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 73,932 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,918 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 68,918 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 63,888 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 3 Jul 2017 63,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 58,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread n/s/f

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread n/s/r

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 58,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to separate. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread n/s/f

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has nail in tread n/s/r

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,211 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 47,211 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

minor cuts on n/s/f & o/s/r tyres

Pass 9 Jul 2012 38,923 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,664 miles

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

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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WU08 RHV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WU08 RHV, 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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WU08 RHV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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