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PE08 VHL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,306 mi
Last recorded148,306 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 VHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 148,306 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 148,305 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 146,321 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 142,735 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 142,735 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 136,404 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 128,222 miles

both the n/s front and o/a rear tyres are worn low

n/s mirror held with tape

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 5 Mar 2014 128,222 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s front tyre worn low

n/s mirror held with tape

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 14 Mar 2013 120,497 miles

both front and the o/s rear tyres are worn slightly on the edges

exhaust blow on the engine

n/s front wing liner damaged and parts missing

n/s mirror loose and damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 12 Mar 2013 120,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust blow on the engine

n/s front and rear tyres worn slightly on the edges

n/s front wing liner damaged and parts missing

n/s mirror loose and damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn and rusty

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 10 Feb 2012 112,749 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 80,051 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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PE08 VHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 PE08 VHL, 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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PE08 VHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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