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PJ08 WGV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

190,773 mi
Last recorded190,773 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 190,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2025 190,773 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 179,056 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 172,172 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 166,165 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both rear (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 155,027 miles

Both front lower wishbone rear bushes are perished

Both rear shock absorber dust covers are corroded

Nail in NSF tyre

Nearside rear anti roll bar D bush has play in

Pass 28 Jan 2020 144,395 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 144,395 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 130,485 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,308 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 106,447 miles

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

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

Rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 101,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 96,610 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 May 2013 89,862 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 81,480 miles

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 20 Jun 2011 72,890 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 72,890 miles

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

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 WGV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

PJ08 WGV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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