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PJ08 ZHL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

242,846 mi
Last recorded242,846 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 242,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s front wiper worn

rear axle corroded

rear shockers corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2024 236,528 miles

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 231,502 miles

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

n/s rear brake slight bind

oil leak

rear shockers corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2022 224,864 miles

n/s cv boot

Pass 20 Nov 2021 218,276 miles

oil leak

rear tyres close to limit wearing on inner edge

Fail 19 Nov 2021 218,276 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

rear tyres close to limit wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Aug 2020 208,809 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 201,945 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2018 194,988 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 194,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 187,282 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 184,206 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 184,201 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 184,164 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 184,114 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 167,351 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 167,351 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 142,271 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 141,829 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 141,829 miles

Offside 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 ZHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

PJ08 ZHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 May 2008.

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