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PL08 FXT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,526 mi
Last recorded142,526 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 FXT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 142,526 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 142,526 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nearside wing mirror housing damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2013 122,078 miles

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 122,078 miles

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

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 100,638 miles

Handbrake lever release button missing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 82,399 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2011 82,394 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

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 FXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PL08 FXT, 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 PL08 FXT registered?

PL08 FXT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is PL08 FXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 FXT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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