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MK08 VYJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,299 mi
Last recorded158,299 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK08 VYJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 158,299 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 158,298 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 22 Feb 2019 155,063 miles

both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

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

Nearside temporary repair noted to mirror

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

both rear tyres perished and splitting

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 150,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush along axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush along axle beam (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 146,883 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 146,883 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 122,291 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 108,756 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 96,156 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,156 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 80,490 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 80,490 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 67,129 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 55,798 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 VYJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

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

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