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PL08 NXJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

257,635 mi
Last recorded257,635 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 257,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake light lenscracked

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 4 Dec 2025 257,630 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake light lenscracked

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2024 255,363 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 252,622 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 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 251,108 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 251,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 243,740 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Oct 2021 243,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Nov 2020 237,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 237,240 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 225,841 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 219,559 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 213,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower arm, front bush worn

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

washer pipe leaking

Fail 20 Apr 2017 213,931 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower arm, front bush worn

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

washer pipe leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2016 209,910 miles

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

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

n/s /f lower suspension arm, front bush worn

rubber boots slightly perished on n/s and o/s lower ball joints

Pass 16 May 2015 203,593 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing low

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 20 May 2014 196,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 159,744 miles

front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 14 May 2012 105,442 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 85,519 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 NXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NXJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL08 NXJ registered?

PL08 NXJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 July 2008.

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