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PK08 XBH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

170,887 mi
Last recorded170,887 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 XBH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 170,887 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 165,985 miles

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2024 165,985 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2023 159,967 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres getting low

Pass 21 Dec 2022 154,948 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears and casings corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush wearing

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2022 154,947 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper boots (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears and casings corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush wearing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 150,090 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears and casings corroded (5.3.2 (d))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 150,090 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rears and casings corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2021 145,966 miles

brake pedal creeping slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2021 145,961 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal creeping slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2019 144,444 miles

Front tyres perishing on tread

Offside Front Lower screen has a stone chip

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Fail 1 Jul 2019 144,441 miles

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

Front tyres perishing on tread

Offside Front Lower screen has a stone chip

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Pass 15 May 2018 143,232 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear silencer outer skin rusting

Rear tyres getting low and perishing between treads

Pass 16 May 2017 141,499 miles

both rear tyres getting low

eml light on

Fail 16 May 2017 141,499 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

eml light on

Pass 14 Apr 2016 138,388 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

corrosion to rear exhaust

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 120,236 miles

MIL on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Apr 2015 120,236 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

MIL on

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 102,154 miles

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

corrrosion devolping to rear exhaust system

Pass 13 May 2013 82,974 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 82,974 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 61,183 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,937 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 XBH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XBH, 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 XBH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 April 2008.

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