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PL08 OXF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

167,852 mi
Last recorded167,852 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 167,852 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 167,852 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 162,613 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 162,608 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit O.70 LIMIT (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn RADIUS ARM REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play LOCK NUT LOOSE (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit SHORTING AT REAR (4.10 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 158,547 miles

Nearside Front rear suspension bush perished

Offside Front rear suspension bush perished

Pass 4 Sep 2020 153,526 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 153,525 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 148,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 142,900 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 137,954 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 129,260 miles

Nearside Front cracked tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2015 121,679 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 113,988 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 104,207 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 104,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 97,197 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 97,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

rear crossmember only held on by 2 out of 6 bolts

Pass 26 May 2011 74,566 miles

radiator insucure

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 OXF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OXF, 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 OXF registered?

PL08 OXF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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