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PJ08 ZGC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

167,253 mi
Last recorded167,253 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 167,253 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2025 159,005 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 154,820 miles

all front wishbone bushes worn

exhaust clamp rusty and split

Pass 15 Jun 2023 150,519 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 145,868 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 145,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

center exhaust sleeve broken

Pass 25 Jun 2021 141,049 miles

Nearside front tyre outer edge getting low and cracked

Nearside handbrake cable sheath corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust box corroded and shield insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2021 141,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer edge getting low and cracked

Nearside handbrake cable sheath corroded

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Rear exhaust box corroded and shield insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2020 136,994 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 132,737 miles

Exhaust surface corroded

Nearside rear inner brake pad getting low

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

Rust surface under body

Pass 4 Jul 2018 126,123 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2018 126,071 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall perished

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 118,713 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 107,522 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 107,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 18 Aug 2015 100,379 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 76,859 miles

o/s/f inner pads close to limit

Pass 24 May 2012 63,996 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 63,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

o/s/r pads wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,025 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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 ZGC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZGC, 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 ZGC registered?

PJ08 ZGC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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