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EF08 YHC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

196,158 mi
Last recorded196,158 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 YHC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 196,158 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2025 193,044 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 193,017 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 180,129 miles

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 2022 175,800 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 175,744 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 166,605 miles

Front slight cracking suspention arms rear bush

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight grease leak from clip

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2019 166,605 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front slight cracking suspention arms rear bush

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight grease leak from clip

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 157,964 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 157,964 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear EXHAUST BOX CORRODID

Pass 11 Apr 2017 150,348 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 129,300 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 129,300 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 125,282 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2014 125,282 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 48,155 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 48,155 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 15,718 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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EF08 YHC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EF08 YHC, 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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EF08 YHC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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