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PN08 XWJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,399 mi
Last recorded203,399 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN08 XWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 203,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 194,190 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer pipe damaged

Fail 19 Dec 2022 194,179 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front washer pipe damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2021 182,822 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 182,698 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 172,845 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 172,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 160,687 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 2 Jul 2019 160,655 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

slight play in steering wheel

Pass 2 Jul 2018 149,604 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2018 149,595 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a))

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

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 135,422 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & edge 195/65x15 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

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

crack in screen not affecting view

Pass 7 Apr 2016 119,986 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 114,157 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 101,248 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 101,248 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 93,915 miles

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 24 Feb 2012 82,987 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,244 miles

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

Oil leak

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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PN08 XWJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PN08 XWJ, 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 PN08 XWJ registered?

PN08 XWJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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