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PL08 CVK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

195,891 mi
Last recorded195,891 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 CVK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 195,891 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect offside and nearside (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 189,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2024 178,379 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 163,737 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 163,737 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 153,367 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 143,982 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 143,982 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2020 128,690 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 117,785 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 106,331 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 106,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,799 miles

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

crack in windscreen not effecting drivers view

Pass 27 Jan 2016 83,413 miles

windscreen has a crack ...doesn't effect drivers view to road

Pass 30 Oct 2014 72,310 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen has a crack,not in drivers view

Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,802 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,308 miles

N/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 24 Aug 2012 55,302 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

N/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 May 2011 44,799 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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PL08 CVK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PL08 CVK, 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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What year was PL08 CVK registered?

PL08 CVK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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