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N7 XYY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,603 mi
Last recorded185,603 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN7 XYY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 185,603 miles

'brake pads low' warning displayed. but ALL brake pads have more than 50% wear left.

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large sunstrip sticker along top of screen. (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2025 185,601 miles

Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both come on when side lights/position lights are turned on. (4.4.3 (b))

'brake pads low' warning displayed. but ALL brake pads have more than 50% wear left.

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large sunstrip sticker along top of screen. (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 185,597 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour staying on (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 182,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 182,737 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 172,727 miles

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large sticker along top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door card and handle missing but can still open with cable (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door card and handle missing but can still open with cable (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 18 May 2022 172,725 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect wrong lettering (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket LED Bulbs Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket LED Bulbs Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Aftermarket LED Bulbs Fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket LED Bulbs Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect wrong lettering (0.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working bottle leaking (3.5 (a))

Front Upper Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view large sticker along top of screen (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed door card and handle missing but can still open with cable (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed door card and handle missing but can still open with cable (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 167,171 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 164,508 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 161,061 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 156,222 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 152,163 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 132,920 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 132,920 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,573 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,573 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,570 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 84,354 miles

some wear to front and rear brake discs

Fail 20 Jun 2011 84,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

some wear to front and rear brake discs

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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N7 XYY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 N7 XYY, 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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N7 XYY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 July 2008.

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