Official DVLA Record

2008 Volkswagen Caddy 1.9L Diesel · PL08 XLM

PL08 XLM

2008 Volkswagen Caddy (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/07/2008. Recorded mileage 218,903 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
Year / Origin
2008 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 01/11/2024
Road Tax
SORN
Recorded Mileage
218,903 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 01/11/2024
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
2008
Engine
1896cc
Mechanical Assessment

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PL08 XLM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 21/11/2024
  • 218,903 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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PL08 XLM Mileage History

  1. 13/10/2021197,525 mi
  2. 02/11/2022208,808 mi+11,283 mi
  3. 26/10/2023214,323 mi+5,515 mi
  4. 26/10/2023214,324 mi+1 mi
  5. 21/11/2024218,903 mi+4,579 mi

Average of roughly 6,881 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

PL08 XLM MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 17 Aug 2026, 23:27
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (PL08 XLM) between October 2021 and November 2024.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 21 November 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))”; “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”.

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