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PL08 NVH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

153,733 mi
Last recorded153,733 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 153,733 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 153,733 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 149,451 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2024 149,451 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust joining sleeve corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 144,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 136,824 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 128,251 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 120,704 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 111,973 miles

Nearside Front wishbone bush

Fail 19 Feb 2019 111,973 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front wishbone bush

Pass 16 Feb 2018 98,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,227 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2017 86,227 miles

Nearside Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 75,980 miles

advise offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,272 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 56,032 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 47,518 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 47,108 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 NVH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NVH, 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 NVH registered?

PL08 NVH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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