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PJ08 WGX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

225,631 mi
Last recorded225,631 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 225,631 miles

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

Offside Front Lower slight damage to door area

Pass 29 Aug 2018 201,796 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 201,776 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle door handle broken (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 185,037 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system slightly tight strut (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut (2.2.D.1)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 185,037 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Steering system slightly tight strut (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight strut (2.2.D.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 173,073 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 173,073 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 137,366 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Sep 2015 137,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 135,777 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 135,777 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 115,011 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 98,049 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 84,470 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 84,470 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 WGX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WGX, 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 WGX registered?

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

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