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PJ08 EYV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

162,922 mi
Last recorded162,922 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 162,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill crushed from poor jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill crushed from poor jacking (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 160,404 miles

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

both outer sills damaged

o/s/r brake slight bind

reverse lamp not working

Pass 2 Mar 2023 154,230 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 147,260 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 137,108 miles

Nearside sliding door bottom hinge defective

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

Fail 3 Dec 2020 137,108 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bolt on ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm showing 1.5mm - 195/65 r15 91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge showing 2.7mm - outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside sliding door bottom hinge defective

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 112,370 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2019 112,370 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 108,600 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 108,450 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Mar 2017 108,398 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 103,738 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 84,947 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 84,947 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 72,084 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 72,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 57,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,595 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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PJ08 EYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EYV, 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 EYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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