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PJ08 SZO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,847 mi
Last recorded148,847 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ08 SZO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 148,847 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 142,910 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 142,910 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting excessively loose lower bolts missing (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak should investigate ()

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 135,060 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has been repaired

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 129,481 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 129,481 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 125,031 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Fail 20 Jun 2018 125,031 miles

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

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2017 117,960 miles

both rear tyres have several cuts in tread area but not quite to cords (195/65r15 t)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 117,960 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush 'D' rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres have several cuts in tread area but not quite to cords (195/65r15 t)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 109,384 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,372 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 97,372 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,828 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside parking brake cable tube has slight damage

Pass 11 Jun 2013 80,246 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 70,563 miles

Rear shock absorbers are a little soft in operation.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 62,197 miles

bothside wiper should be replaced.

horn sound ;slightly reduced.

nearside rear brake pads worn thin.

nearside rear discs poor condition.

offside rear tyre centre tread has cut .

Pass 18 Apr 2011 59,956 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 59,956 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 SZO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

PJ08 SZO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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