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BT08 YWP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,903 mi
Last recorded84,903 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 84,903 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 82,215 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 81,093 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 81,093 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 80,091 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 80,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 78,544 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 78,544 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 77,877 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 77,877 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bushes, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 77,048 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,497 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,111 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 74,111 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 71,035 miles

rear tyres cracking between tread

Fail 18 Jul 2016 71,035 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in between treads

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres excessive wear on inside edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2015 67,673 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 62,416 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 52,085 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 46,365 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 YWP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 YWP, 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 YWP registered?

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

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