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PL08 XTB

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,583 mi
Last recorded107,583 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL08 XTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 107,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both piston covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 May 2026 107,579 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished on sidewalls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both piston covers corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 May 2025 104,813 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Piston cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Piston cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2025 104,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Piston cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Piston cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides, inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2024 89,672 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 May 2024 89,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear's on inner surface's (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2023 87,630 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 83,203 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 5 May 2022 83,203 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both 'D' Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 78,701 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 75,567 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 70,606 miles

all tyres on 3mm

Fail 22 Mar 2019 70,606 miles

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

all tyres on 3mm

Pass 6 Mar 2018 65,783 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 61,160 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 61,157 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 57,670 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,783 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,722 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 43,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,852 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 32,990 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 23,786 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,371 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 XTB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTB, 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 XTB registered?

PL08 XTB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 August 2008.

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