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P2 YFU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,551 mi
Last recorded183,551 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP2 YFU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 183,551 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Surface corrosion to rear on underbody

Fail 23 Jul 2025 183,551 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Door (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Surface corrosion to rear on underbody

Pass 19 Jun 2024 177,564 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 168,458 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 153,621 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 147,621 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose housing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 147,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm front bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose housing loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 138,908 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 129,303 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four very close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2018 119,490 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 119,485 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 110,950 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2017 110,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement x2 bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 101,667 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 91,619 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 81,450 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 70,809 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,798 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 65,261 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 62,672 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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P2 YFU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P2 YFU, 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 P2 YFU registered?

P2 YFU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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