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CY08 GYW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

90,262 mi
Last recorded90,262 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 GYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 90,262 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 84,535 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2022 84,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 78,496 miles

Central Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 77,377 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated due to corrosion.

corrosion evident on rear suspension and underside must be mstrictly monitored

front suspension lower arm rear mountings slightly deteriorated

fuel tank straps corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2020 77,374 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust box deteriorated due to corrosion.

Pass 17 May 2019 72,781 miles

Rear Tyre`s both o/s and n/s starting to crack slightly on tread.

Rear axle beam becoming corroded.

Rear exhaust box becoming deteriorated/corroded.

Fail 16 May 2019 72,779 miles

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

Rear Tyre`s both o/s and n/s starting to crack slightly on tread.

Rear axle beam becoming corroded.

Rear both o/s and n/s becoming corroded.

Rear exhaust box becoming deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 2 May 2018 69,359 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 65,541 miles

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Fail 12 May 2017 65,477 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sleeve clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

Pass 5 May 2016 60,767 miles

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 May 2016 60,767 miles

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both o/s and n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2015 56,315 miles

Both o/s and n/s rear tyre treads possible starting to go out of shape should be kept under observation.

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

Rear exhaust box has slightly corroded outer cover.

Pass 8 May 2014 48,617 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 48,613 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs are badly corroded would be better replaced

rear brake pads & discs are quite well worn

Pass 9 May 2013 37,720 miles

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

No rear seats fitted at time of test,only front seatbelts tested.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 26,863 miles
Fail 10 May 2012 26,863 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2011 15,710 miles

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

Rear tyre tread wear should be kept under observation.

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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CY08 GYW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CY08 GYW, 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 CY08 GYW registered?

CY08 GYW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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