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PK08 OWP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

146,865 mi
Last recorded146,865 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 OWP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 146,865 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2025 146,865 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 145,098 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 145,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r & n/s/r D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 139,000 miles

Nearside Mirror Faulty

Oil Leak

Fail 11 May 2021 139,000 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine Too High (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre - Rotted and Blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake discs worn & rusty

Nearside Mirror Faulty

Offside Rear Discs excessively rusty

Oil Leak

Reverse Lights inoperative

Pass 9 May 2020 133,847 miles
Fail 9 May 2020 133,847 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 129,715 miles

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

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 D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 114,807 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 114,807 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 104,989 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 98,736 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,173 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 82,766 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear disc worn

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,295 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 30,177 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 OWP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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