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FV08 YZE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

215,250 mi
Last recorded215,250 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV08 YZE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 215,250 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 215,250 miles

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2025 209,123 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 209,123 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 203,178 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2024 203,178 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 197,070 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 190,636 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 183,030 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 173,628 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 166,624 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 158,946 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 150,680 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 145,600 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 135,414 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge/ perished

Fail 29 Jul 2014 135,414 miles

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

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge/ perished

Pass 26 Jul 2013 115,223 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 97,173 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 78,704 miles

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

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

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

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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FV08 YZE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 FV08 YZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV08 YZE registered?

FV08 YZE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 July 2008.

Is FV08 YZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV08 YZE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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