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PK08 MVJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,655 mi
Last recorded104,655 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 104,655 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 104,655 miles

Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both Sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,779 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Oct 2024 98,776 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 89,157 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 80,212 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack/chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 80,212 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small crack/chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,004 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 71,996 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 63,318 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 57,787 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 54,407 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Rear outer tyre wall perished

Fail 30 Aug 2018 54,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on outer wall

Offside Rear outer tyre wall perished

Pass 29 Aug 2017 51,416 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 48,229 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 45,384 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,091 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 38,446 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 34,349 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 31,456 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 62,676 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 63,672 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 23,664 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 14 Mar 2011 1,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 MVJ 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 66.7%.

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 PK08 MVJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK08 MVJ registered?

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

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