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SW08 PZL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,120 mi
Last recorded184,120 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW08 PZL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2022 184,120 miles

Exhaust sleeve clamp very corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2022 184,100 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Exhaust sleeve clamp very corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2021 178,886 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight bind in rear brakes

Pass 28 Jan 2020 176,209 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 173,128 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 163,849 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 150,461 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight drag on offside rear brake

Fail 17 Feb 2017 150,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both inner bushes (2.4.G.2)

slight drag on offside rear brake

Pass 16 Nov 2015 140,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,249 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 111,937 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 111,937 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 86,276 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,659 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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SW08 PZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SW08 PZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW08 PZL registered?

SW08 PZL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 August 2008.

Is SW08 PZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW08 PZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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