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PL08 JKN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,581 mi
Last recorded135,581 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 JKN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 135,581 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

underside of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2023 135,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 129,319 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 109,388 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 94,218 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,840 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 85,839 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,183 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 61,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 50,370 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,793 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,645 miles

Damage to side wall on n/s/f tyre

Damage to side wall on n/s/r tyre

Damage to side wall on o/s/r tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 24,645 miles

Damage to side wall on n/s/f tyre

Damage to side wall on n/s/r tyre

Damage to side wall on o/s/r tyre

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 JKN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 JKN, 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 JKN registered?

PL08 JKN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 2008.

Is PL08 JKN safe to buy?

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