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PJ08 WGE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,543 mi
Last recorded172,543 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 172,543 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 172,538 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 171,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 170,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 169,265 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 169,248 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 160,613 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 155,682 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 155,681 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 148,072 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 136,459 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 120,672 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES X2 (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,178 miles

Front wipers detiorating

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

backbox detiorating

Pass 29 Sep 2015 77,139 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 58,240 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 44,327 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 36,262 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 27,386 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 WGE 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 WGE, 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 WGE registered?

PJ08 WGE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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