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BT08 CYZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,282 mi
Last recorded184,282 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT08 CYZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 184,282 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2024 184,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Oct 2023 179,872 miles

Exhaust Silencer Outer Casing Corroded

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 174,888 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2022 174,888 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 171,546 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

outer casing on rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2020 169,996 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 169,996 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 161,758 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 158,917 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 158,917 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 158,113 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 157,713 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 157,713 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 154,467 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 154,467 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2016 152,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 May 2016 152,465 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 138,840 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 131,771 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2013 120,867 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 84,100 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,100 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 66,793 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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BT08 CYZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT08 CYZ, 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 BT08 CYZ registered?

BT08 CYZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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