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BN08 YSA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,546 mi
Last recorded198,546 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN08 YSA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 198,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread depth 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 187,239 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 187,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 169,555 miles

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

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

Offside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Sound deadening material not fully secure bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 169,555 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Has this vehicle had the timing belt replaced?

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

Offside Front wing corroded but no sharp edges

Sound deadening material not fully secure bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

The bonnet release lever seized up (one under the bonnet)

Pass 8 Sep 2022 159,614 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 155,562 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 143,348 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 134,149 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers, outer casings slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers, outer casings slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 134,149 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Inter cooler area (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding Lever on brake caliper stuck on (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shockers, outer casings slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shockers, outer casings slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 124,040 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 113,017 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 113,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 99,865 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust system, rear silencer deteriorated. corroded.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 92,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 80,097 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 52,542 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 39,062 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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BN08 YSA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BN08 YSA, 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 BN08 YSA registered?

BN08 YSA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is BN08 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN08 YSA shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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