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PJ08 LVS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,326 mi
Last recorded151,326 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 LVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 151,326 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear BOTH SHOCKERS CORRODED

Fail 15 Jun 2026 151,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOLT ON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread CRACK (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON EDGES & PERISHING 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear BOTH SHOCKERS CORRODED

Pass 23 Jun 2025 146,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WORN ON EDGES & PERISHING 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 146,442 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3MM, WORN ON EDGES & PERISHING 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 140,460 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Jun 2024 140,272 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGES 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2023 134,430 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 129,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE & NAIL IN SHOULDER 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play ONLY JUST MET REQUIREMENTS (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 124,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 112,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edge 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 195/65*15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2018 104,989 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 96,168 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Rear tyres slightly worn/perished

Pass 2 Jul 2016 87,629 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 79,880 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 71,971 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 55,988 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2012 42,355 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 29,317 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 LVS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ08 LVS, 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 PJ08 LVS registered?

PJ08 LVS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ08 LVS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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