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PJ08 UOH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

182,261 mi
Last recorded182,261 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 182,261 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 177,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 172,001 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 168,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 168,632 miles

Nearside 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 rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 168,510 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 168,468 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play insecure (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 167,310 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 167,245 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 May 2019 156,734 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 156,653 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2018 153,286 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 153,248 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 150,493 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 150,402 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 147,747 miles

both wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 8 May 2015 145,087 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 145,060 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers not damping

Pass 29 Apr 2014 141,406 miles

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

all 4 shock absorbers weak

nearside front tyre sidewall cut

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 1 May 2013 138,319 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has deep cut but not exposing ply/cords

Fail 25 Apr 2013 138,276 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall has deep cut but not exposing ply/cords

Pass 26 Apr 2012 133,206 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 113,647 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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 UOH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UOH, 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 UOH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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