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PJ08 ZHT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

198,193 mi
Last recorded198,193 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 198,193 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front seat belt buckle cover missing

Fail 25 Jul 2025 198,188 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside seat belt buckle cover missing

Pass 30 Jan 2024 197,817 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 191,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 187,131 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 186,480 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 186,480 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2019 184,686 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 177,444 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 170,796 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2016 163,478 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 154,542 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 146,000 miles

rear discs scored

Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,440 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 120,203 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 120,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2011 93,664 miles

Offside Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 93,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZHT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZHT, 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 ZHT registered?

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

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