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BT08 YWO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

159,610 mi
Last recorded159,610 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 159,610 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 150,162 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket bolt is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 150,159 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering locking device ineffective Track-rod end locking nut is loose (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Mounting bracket bolt is missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S/F + N/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 140,208 miles

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

radiator insecure

Fail 14 Dec 2023 140,203 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose modification unsafe in contact with drive shaft (2.1.5 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached arch liner catching suspension + road wheel (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Body panel likely to become detached heat sheild (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

radiator insecure

Pass 20 Dec 2022 129,462 miles

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 129,388 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt buckle damaged Drivers (7.1.2 (d))

Front Body panel slightly loose bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush's both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 125,619 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 123,675 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 119,478 miles

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

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))

Fail 15 May 2019 119,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 6 Mar 2018 107,117 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 107,117 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s rear tyre small cracks on sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2017 94,442 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 94,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 85,106 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 85,106 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed o/s and n/s front (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2015 77,445 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 77,443 miles

Nearside Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,450 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,501 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 54,855 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 YWO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YWO, 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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BT08 YWO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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