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BD08 VYH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,044 mi
Last recorded144,044 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 144,044 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 138,972 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose box outer skin rusty (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 133,412 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2022 127,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 123,446 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 114,765 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 114,763 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 103,098 miles

both front suspension arms front and rear bushes starting to wear and show slight movement

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes starting to have slight movement

o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight oil leaks

Fail 22 May 2018 103,098 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front suspension arms front and rear bushes starting to wear and show slight movement

both rear inner anti roll bar bushes starting to have slight movement

o/s/f seat belt starting to fluff

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

slight oil leaks

Pass 24 May 2017 94,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 87,072 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn uneven and cracked

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 77,410 miles

service light on,noise from gearbox noise,o/s rear brake slight bind.front pads thin.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 67,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 58,777 miles

slight corrosion on rear brake disc inner face

Fail 13 Jun 2012 51,805 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 51,805 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 43,484 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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BD08 VYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BD08 VYH, 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 BD08 VYH registered?

BD08 VYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is BD08 VYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD08 VYH shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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