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PJ08 OFB

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

160,057 mi
Last recorded160,057 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 160,057 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2018 160,057 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 140,178 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Oct 2016 130,469 miles

Front Both tyre tread cracking.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 130,469 miles

Front Both tyre tread cracking.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 12 Oct 2015 121,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2014 116,123 miles

advise wiper blades smearing screen

Fail 28 Sep 2013 98,107 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r bump stop started to perish

Pass 28 Sep 2013 98,107 miles

o/s/r bump stop started to perish

Pass 1 Oct 2012 80,557 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 71,422 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 66,810 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 OFB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OFB, 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 OFB registered?

PJ08 OFB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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