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PL08 OAE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

238,363 mi
Last recorded238,363 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 OAE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 238,363 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Jun 2021 238,363 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened bottom ball joint (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 224,828 miles

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint has 1 bolt missing but still secure

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 224,828 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Bottom ball joint has 1 bolt missing but still secure

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 217,058 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2018 205,904 miles

n/s/f lower arm rubber bush perished and has slight movement

o/s/f cv boot starting to split

o/s/f lower arm rubber bush perished and has slight movement

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Jul 2017 199,856 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 198,390 miles

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

radiator loose

Fail 23 May 2016 198,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

cuts in n/s/r tyre tread

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

radiator loose

Fail 21 May 2015 196,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

glow plug light flashing

n/s wiper blade smearing

radiator loose

Pass 21 May 2015 196,546 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

glow plug light flashing

n/s wiper blade smearing

radiator loose

Pass 16 Jun 2014 182,459 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 166,779 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 153,594 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 153,594 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 111,062 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 OAE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OAE, 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 OAE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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