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PF08 AYN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

81,591 mi
Last recorded81,591 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 AYN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 81,591 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2025 78,734 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 75,941 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 72,864 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 70,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 70,233 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 68,266 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened lower ball joint bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jul 2021 68,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket modified but not seriously weakened lower ball joint bolt (5.3.3 (c) (i))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 65,847 miles

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2019 62,591 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2019 62,591 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2018 56,992 miles

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Fail 21 Jun 2018 56,980 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres perishing on inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Jun 2017 54,606 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 54,604 miles

Front coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,883 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 46,791 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 46,661 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2014 41,730 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 37,218 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 33,178 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 33,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 29,257 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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PF08 AYN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 PF08 AYN, 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 PF08 AYN registered?

PF08 AYN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 May 2008.

Is PF08 AYN safe to buy?

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