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BG08 YXS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

186,410 mi
Last recorded186,410 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG08 YXS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 186,410 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 186,410 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s & o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 178,212 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside Front wing rusting around wheel arch

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

rear axle rusty

Fail 31 Oct 2024 178,212 miles

Nearside Front back plate corroded

Offside Front back plate missing

Offside Front wing rusting around wheel arch

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

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 8 Nov 2023 167,315 miles

Suspension rod ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 156,452 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 144,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 144,309 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 139,646 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 131,586 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 129,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Fail 13 May 2019 129,602 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box heat shield loose

Pass 30 Apr 2018 125,222 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front both fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 30 Apr 2018 125,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine failed test (7.4.B.3b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front both fuel tank straps corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Rear rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 8 May 2017 121,179 miles

Non standard suspension fitted to vehicle.

Rear heat shield loose.

Fail 8 May 2017 121,179 miles

Non standard suspension fitted to vehicle.

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

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 9 May 2016 116,767 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 112,308 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 107,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,993 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 91,265 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 72,051 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 51,512 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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BG08 YXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BG08 YXS, 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 BG08 YXS registered?

BG08 YXS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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