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PG08 UTO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

51,382 mi
Last recorded51,382 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 UTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 51,382 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 51,375 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 46,405 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 40,700 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 34,213 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 29,835 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 24,114 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2019 14,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Sep 2018 5,693 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Sep 2017 92,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 82,178 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 75,001 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2015 75,001 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 71,901 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 66,300 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 52,488 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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PG08 UTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PG08 UTO, 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 PG08 UTO registered?

PG08 UTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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