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PL08 XLF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,138 mi
Last recorded193,138 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 193,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 191,177 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 188,463 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 188,461 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 184,761 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 184,761 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative HID kit fitted (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 180,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 169,390 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2016 164,741 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on exhaust tail box

Pass 15 May 2015 148,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 14 May 2014 135,452 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 118,675 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 11 Jul 2012 102,982 miles

front lower arm rear bushes slightly cracked

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,277 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 XLF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 XLF, 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 XLF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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