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BT08 YWR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

131,319 mi
Last recorded131,319 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 131,319 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2025 131,290 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 128,792 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 127,069 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 127,052 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 126,064 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 125,026 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 123,469 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 120,338 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 114,558 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 108,420 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 108,420 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 94,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 77,225 miles

Coolant leak

corrosion on rear discs

rear tyres starting to perish - crack

Fail 4 Jul 2014 69,133 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn unevenly, tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2014 69,133 miles

offside rear tyre worn unevenly, tread stepped on inner edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 60,579 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 50,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,332 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 YWR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 BT08 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

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

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