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MT08 YDH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

179,901 mi
Last recorded179,901 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 YDH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 179,901 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 174,961 miles

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust rusty

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers rusty x 2 upper (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 174,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear exhaust rusty

Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers rusty x 2 upper (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 173,207 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 173,207 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower exhaust rusty

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover rusted (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / damaged (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 167,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 161,556 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 146,645 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 131,206 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 119,352 miles

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

all 4 tires low

Pass 1 Aug 2016 110,763 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 99,560 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 88,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 77,103 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 75,735 miles

Fuel cooler damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,735 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cooler damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Fail 31 May 2012 55,668 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 55,668 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 40,447 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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MT08 YDH 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 MT08 YDH, 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 MT08 YDH registered?

MT08 YDH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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