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PL08 NYD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,956 mi
Last recorded132,956 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 132,956 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 132,945 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 129,568 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2025 129,544 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 116,458 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 116,449 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 May 2021 103,049 miles

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

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 96,086 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 96,078 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Nov 2017 86,689 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wiper slightly deteriorated advise replacement soon

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2016 76,507 miles

both front lower arm rear inner bushes are splitting

Fail 7 Nov 2016 76,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

both front lower arm rear inner bushes are splitting

Pass 30 Oct 2015 61,520 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 61,520 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 49,019 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2014 49,019 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 37,815 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,201 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 22,518 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 22,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 NYD 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 60%.

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 NYD, 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 NYD registered?

PL08 NYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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