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PJ08 ATN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

163,368 mi
Last recorded163,368 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 ATN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 163,368 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 163,348 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Tail and fog lamp bulb appears to be reversed. (4.2.3 (c))

Offside 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 excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 158,311 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 158,292 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust silencer not connected. resulting in excessive leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 153,194 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 153,135 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 143,928 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2018 134,199 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 134,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 12,492 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 124,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid to low (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 114,922 miles

eml light on dash

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

Fail 29 Apr 2014 97,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 97,509 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 83,665 miles

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

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

damage to offside sill

Fail 8 May 2013 83,665 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside sill

Pass 5 Mar 2012 68,194 miles

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

advise number plate light discoloured near side

advise rear tyres wearing on edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 55,514 miles

front and rear pads 80% worn

oil leak from oil filter housing

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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PJ08 ATN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PJ08 ATN, 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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PJ08 ATN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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