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PL08 NVA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,139 mi
Last recorded124,139 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 124,139 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f and o/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r and o/s/r shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jun 2026 124,139 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f and o/s/f wiper rubber split in centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken road spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f and o/s/f tyre has cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts in side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s/r and o/s/r shock casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 115,324 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 115,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 108,452 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and wearing in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cuts inner and outer (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s/f in corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low and wearing in outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 97,152 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 97,152 miles

Front Registration plate missing no front number plate (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tread below 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 88,663 miles

Rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2019 83,201 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres stepping on inner shoulders

both rear shockers corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2018 72,774 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar 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 both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2017 61,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2016 50,339 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 50,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 46,229 miles

o/s/r tyre has splits on inside wall

Pass 4 Aug 2014 44,841 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 43,441 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 36,438 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 NVA 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 NVA, 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 NVA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 July 2008.

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