MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL on air mass, fuel temp & turbo faults
Nearside Front Lower Rear, suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated
Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy
Offside Front Lower Rear, suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner most edge
Offside Front strut top bearing noisy
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view View is restricted (8.1.2a)
Radiator leaking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short Fuel temp (1.9.2b)
Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure air mass (1.9.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Engine MIL on air mass, fuel temp & turbo faults
Nearside Front Lower Rear, suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated
Nearside Front strut top bearing noisy
Offside Front Lower Rear, suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated
Offside Front Tyre devoid of tread on inner most edge
Offside Front strut top bearing noisy
Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view View is restricted (8.1.2a)
Radiator leaking
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)
Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside
both front tyres worn on the inside
eml on
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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)
Offside Rear tyre worn on the inside
both front tyres worn on the inside
eml on
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s/f and o/s/r tyres are wearing on inner edges
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?
Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PL08 JLV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 JLV, 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 JLV registered?
PL08 JLV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.
Is PL08 JLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for PL08 JLV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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