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PL08 HSF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

97,733 mi
Last recorded97,733 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 97,733 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2025 96,928 miles

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 23 Jan 2024 96,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 91,920 miles

Rear exhaust back box outer skin heavily corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2022 86,219 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 82,539 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 80,462 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 77,168 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 73,262 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 73,262 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 69,639 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 64,160 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)

oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,860 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 58,860 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 53,506 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 48,424 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 43,200 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 HSF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 HSF, 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 HSF registered?

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

Is PL08 HSF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 HSF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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