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PL08 XSW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,061 mi
Last recorded163,061 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XSW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 163,061 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 163,061 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 159,846 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2025 159,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 156,291 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 156,290 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 151,207 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 146,524 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 142,388 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 138,366 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 138,366 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,789 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 131,482 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 131,472 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 128,892 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 124,036 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 120,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 116,286 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 80,895 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 80,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 52,710 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 46,704 miles

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

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 XSW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 XSW, 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 XSW registered?

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

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