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B5 PKL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests35 (26 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate74.3%

Mileage

229,950 mi
Last recorded229,950 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB5 PKL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

26 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 229,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2025 118,480 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 220,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 111,516 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 111,516 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 211,620 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 107,746 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 107,746 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 200,623 miles

Front Lower Nearside & Offside Suspension Arm Rear Bushes Slightly Worn

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside D/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 107,020 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 107,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 197,703 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 105,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 102,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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 4 Nov 2020 182,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 182,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 168,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 86,579 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 162,530 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 162,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 83,175 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 131,676 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 78,375 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 104,275 miles

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 104,275 miles

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

Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,909 miles

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Fail 26 Sep 2016 71,909 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Pass 30 Oct 2015 60,781 miles

both n/s and o/s/f tyres close to legal limits and worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2015 63,560 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 55,472 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2014 55,472 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 37,924 miles

offside front tyre outer tread has cuts not deep enough to reach cords or ply

Pass 20 Mar 2012 26,406 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 26,406 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,075 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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B5 PKL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.3%.

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 B5 PKL, 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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B5 PKL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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