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PL08 HHW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,747 mi
Last recorded136,747 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 HHW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 136,747 miles

Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Heat shield loose

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 131,540 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 124,893 miles

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 119,451 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 112,832 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft constant velocity joint gaiter small hole

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

heat shield over rear exhaust insecure

oil level just above the minimum mark on dipstick

Fail 16 Feb 2022 112,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier clamp missing (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft constant velocity joint gaiter small hole

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

heat shield over rear exhaust insecure

oil level just above the minimum mark on dipstick

Pass 1 Mar 2021 105,151 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,414 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 17 Jul 2019 95,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Outer cv boot slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 83,378 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Mar 2018 83,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Mar 2016 65,278 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2014 40,884 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 29,018 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Feb 2012 16,506 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 16,506 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 14,699 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 HHW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc 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 HHW, 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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PL08 HHW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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