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PL08 XSX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,865 mi
Last recorded158,865 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 158,865 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 158,865 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 143,206 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 143,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Sep 2016 125,100 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 125,100 miles

Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 107,329 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2015 107,329 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2014 93,685 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 93,685 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 81,372 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 67,323 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 67,323 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,216 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 54,216 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XSX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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