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PL08 OAN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,492 mi
Last recorded156,492 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 OAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 156,492 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 145,404 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 145,404 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 135,786 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2015 135,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 114,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 114,529 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 95,184 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 95,184 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,162 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,119 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 60,251 miles

front brake looking corroded

Oil leak

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 OAN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

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

Is PL08 OAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL08 OAN shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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