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PK08 OVZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,116 mi
Last recorded185,116 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 185,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edge secondary step treads detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower engine mount getting worn

Pass 21 Mar 2025 180,304 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))

lower engine mount getting worn

nearside and offside mirror unit casings loose

Pass 22 Mar 2024 175,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

lower engine mount has slight play detected

rear chassis has areas of slight corrosion detected

Pass 23 Mar 2023 170,242 miles

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

lower engine mount getting worn

Pass 19 Mar 2022 165,871 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

lower engine mount getting worn

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Fail 19 Mar 2022 165,871 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting worn on inner and outer edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed drivers belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall detected (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge secondary step tread detected (sipes (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

lower engine mount getting worn

rear exhaust heat shield slightly loose

Pass 25 Mar 2021 160,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 160,505 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 160,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 152,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 139,562 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 139,562 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 126,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 111,009 miles

NSR tyre small nail in tread - punctured

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 111,009 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

NSR tyre small nail in tread - punctured

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 99,044 miles

OSF tyre on minimum tread

Fail 15 Sep 2014 99,044 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

OSF tyre on minimum tread

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 81,992 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 70,192 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 48,795 miles

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 OVZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OVZ, 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 OVZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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