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PL08 NXA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

230,955 mi
Last recorded230,955 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 230,955 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake operation lazy in operation however efficiency met.

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

Pass 20 May 2024 222,065 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 215,500 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 201,287 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 192,155 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 183,255 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 178,120 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 170,998 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 159,212 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 144,460 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 131,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 118,923 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Dec 2012 105,499 miles

both nearside and offside front suspension wishbone bushes are starting to deteriorate

both rear suspension leaf springs are starting to corrode

front brake discs are worn

Pass 9 Jan 2012 94,971 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 92,702 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 92,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 NXA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NXA, 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 NXA registered?

PL08 NXA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is PL08 NXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 NXA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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