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PL08 JMO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 151,763 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 135,665 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 135,665 miles

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 119,462 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f & o/s/f rear (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 102,621 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)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 102,621 miles

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

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 close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 84,374 miles

ADVISE Rear exhause box rusty

ADVISE o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 84,374 miles

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

ADVISE Rear exhause box rusty

ADVISE o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,257 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 65,257 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 54,119 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 54,119 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED SLIGHTLY

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 8 May 2012 27,260 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 May 2012 27,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 23,823 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 JMO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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