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PL08 XLT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

172,387 mi
Last recorded172,387 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 172,387 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2024 171,759 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure lamp broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure lamp broken (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 170,047 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 167,768 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 163,389 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 153,619 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 143,012 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 May 2018 142,933 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9MM (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 127,301 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 114,135 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2016 114,135 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 103,074 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2014 98,834 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 94,364 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 94,364 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 88,682 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2012 88,682 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 83,738 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 83,735 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 XLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 XLT, 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 XLT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 July 2008.

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