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PL08 KYC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,430 mi
Last recorded129,430 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 129,430 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light both sides, condensation (4.4.1 (b) (i))

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2025 124,001 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Nail in tyre Nearside + Offside ()

Pass 13 Jan 2024 116,209 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 115,164 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2021 110,315 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust Box Corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2020 105,325 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 101,884 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 101,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 97,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2018 97,875 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 97,870 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on acceleration (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2017 93,758 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2017 93,724 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp When switch on the position lamp the FOG LAMP automatically switches on (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ON INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

N/S/F Tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM LEFT (4.1.E.1)

O/S/R Tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 89,773 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

front brake discs pitted slightly

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

o/s rear lamps condensated

Fail 21 Oct 2016 89,773 miles

o/s rear lamps condensated

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides slightly (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

front brake discs pitted slightly

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 84,956 miles

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 10 Oct 2015 84,956 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 19 Sep 2014 79,306 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,301 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 54,183 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 44,902 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 KYC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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