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PL08 KYB

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

198,573 mi
Last recorded198,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 198,573 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet front edge corroded more on inside than outside

Fail 20 Jul 2026 198,573 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

bonnet front edge corroded more on inside than outside

Pass 12 Aug 2025 189,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe into exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust pipe/ silencer joint (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 182,740 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust pipe connection clamp incorrect for system (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust shield requires more fixings

Pass 20 Sep 2023 174,149 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 19 Sep 2023 174,149 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Aug 2022 162,109 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 145,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 145,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 143,064 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 135,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also nail in tyre and damaged needs replacing a.s.a.p (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 127,187 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect borderline pass (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 120,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive center sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front sill in poor condition due to damage

Pass 26 Aug 2016 112,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 98,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside outer to inner sill front to rear slightly damaged

surface corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 8 Aug 2014 85,840 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 85,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 76,121 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Aug 2013 76,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 60,896 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 60,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 May 2012 60,652 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,700 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 KYB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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