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J17 YBB

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,215 mi
Last recorded170,215 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ17 YBB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 170,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2025 170,215 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both side (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn lower arm (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2024 158,967 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear rear axle corroeded

Fail 12 Oct 2024 158,967 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear rear axle corroeded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 156,886 miles

All Chassis Corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 156,886 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All Chassis Corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Wishbone Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases And Corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 151,285 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 151,285 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 148,242 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 134,425 miles

dual mass flywheel noisy

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,592 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 113,592 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 94,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,713 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2015 88,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 80,427 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 80,427 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 72,962 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,705 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 53,389 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 53,389 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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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J17 YBB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 J17 YBB, 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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J17 YBB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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