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MK08 VYD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

149,778 mi
Last recorded149,778 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 149,778 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 148,262 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 145,961 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 143,435 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 140,861 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 140,852 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both worn on the inner tread shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 138,964 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear antiroll bar inner bushes have slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 137,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 133,962 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 130,402 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 126,422 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 122,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,026 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 113,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen cracked in zone 'a' but doesnt obscure drivers view

Pass 11 Mar 2014 113,041 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen cracked in zone 'a' but doesnt obscure drivers view

Fail 5 Mar 2014 113,023 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisey

hand brake button/handle poor but working ok

offside seat belt buckle covers missing

Fail 4 Mar 2014 113,023 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine noisey

engine slightly smokey on tickover

hand brake button/handle poor but working ok

offside seat belt buckle covers missing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 100,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 100,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 87,418 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

handbrake lever button damaged part missing

Fail 22 Feb 2012 87,267 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

handbrake lever button damaged part missing

Fail 28 Feb 2011 72,293 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 72,293 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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MK08 VYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 MK08 VYD, 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 MK08 VYD registered?

MK08 VYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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