CarVerify

Free Car Check

N873 YMS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

175,551 mi
Last recorded175,551 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 YMS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 175,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2025 171,619 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2025 171,616 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside front suspension arm, front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 168,643 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 164,632 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 164,628 miles

Fuel hose leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

both front tyre worn on outer edges

nearside rear tyre has nail in tread

offside rear tyre stepped on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2022 158,290 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 158,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 149,909 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 149,909 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front outer cv boots split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 143,863 miles

Rear rear antiroll bar d bushes slight play

both front lower arm rear bushes slight splitting

Pass 24 Sep 2019 136,110 miles

back box outer skin corroded and holed

Pass 21 Sep 2018 129,221 miles

Front lower arm front bushes worn advice replacement

Front tyres low and worn on inner edges advice replacement

front and rear discs heavily corroded and lipped

Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,557 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 121,557 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc offside front outer cv boot split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 113,733 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 105,098 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 104,302 miles

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

both offside and nearside front lower suspension arms, rear compliance/mount bushes worn

offside rear anti roll bar "D" bush worn and knocking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,239 miles

nearside front tyre perished and slight cracks advice replacment

no spare

sighns of oil leak at front subframe advice clean and recheck

towbar been removed and no crash bar

Pass 2 Oct 2013 91,804 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,569 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 53,080 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 45,337 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 45,337 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

N873 YMS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 N873 YMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N873 YMS?

You can check the full history of N873 YMS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was N873 YMS registered?

N873 YMS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is N873 YMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N873 YMS shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does N873 YMS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on N873 YMS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.