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PL08 OAP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,040 mi
Last recorded186,040 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 OAP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 186,040 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 180,175 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing slightly (5.2.3 (e))

slight under body corrosion present

Pass 27 Feb 2020 173,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 167,027 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 165,401 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 161,781 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 154,152 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 132,173 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 132,173 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 104,946 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 84,334 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,334 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 70,295 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 68,959 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 OAP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

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

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