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PL08 HSC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,341 mi
Last recorded148,341 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2025 148,341 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2024 143,870 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Rear heatshield insecure

fuel filter housing corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2024 143,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Rear heatshield insecure

fuel filter housing corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2023 137,635 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing and has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush perishing and has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both casings are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ALL rear mountings (chassis legs rear inner sills and boot floor corroded but not excessive) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 131,181 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 124,471 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 108,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 96,629 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 96,610 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2017 85,506 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 76,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 69,127 miles

Exhaust Back Box slighty Corroded

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)

Fail 18 May 2015 68,951 miles

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

Exhaust Back Box slighty Corroded

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 8 May 2014 60,841 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 52,435 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 44,528 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 44,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 34,739 miles

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

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 HSC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HSC, 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 HSC registered?

PL08 HSC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 July 2008.

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