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PK08 MVF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,777 mi
Last recorded186,777 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 MVF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 186,777 miles

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 28 Jul 2025 186,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 4.71 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 177,089 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2024 177,089 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 164,747 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 164,747 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog light fault (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 155,860 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 19 Jul 2022 155,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

both rear brake pipes into callipers fitted close to road wheels

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2021 145,452 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 145,452 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 129,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 129,555 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 124,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 117,238 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 208,941 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 100,361 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,842 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 79,334 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 79,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,893 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,893 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 54,601 miles

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

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

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

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 7 Apr 2011 41,569 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,568 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.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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PK08 MVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PK08 MVF, 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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PK08 MVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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