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PL08 XLD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,989 mi
Last recorded98,989 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 98,989 miles

((1,30))..18 YR OLD//MILES ETC ETC..

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 94,352 miles

((1,30)),,P3,,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2025 94,352 miles

((1,30)),,P3,,,AGE/MILES ETC ETC,,

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 89,870 miles

((1,30))...205/60/15 x 4,,,

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 86,163 miles

((1,30))....205/60/15 X 4,,

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 86,159 miles

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

((1,30))....205/60/15 X 4,,

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NSR & OSR =2=BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2022 84,015 miles

((1,30)) 205/60/15 x 4,

Pass 28 Sep 2020 82,319 miles

((1.30)) 205/60/15 x 4,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Pass 28 Mar 2019 79,462 miles

T-BELT & SERVICE?,,205/60/15 X 4,,FRONT WINDOWS TINTED,,OIL LEAK/WEEP,,REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORR/PEELING

Pass 4 Apr 2018 76,991 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?,,,REAR EX BOX H/SHIELD CORRODED/PEELING-PODOT-MONITOR,,205/60/15 X 4

Pass 12 Apr 2017 74,304 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 71,940 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 66,719 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 61,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n,s rear bump stop missing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 61,899 miles

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

n,s rear bump stop missing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 54,274 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 47,497 miles

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

Rear Discs Slightly Scored

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 XLD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XLD, 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 XLD registered?

PL08 XLD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is PL08 XLD safe to buy?

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