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PE08 YNU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

193,452 mi
Last recorded193,452 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE08 YNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 193,452 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper headlight bracket broken but light is secure

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2025 184,741 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear indicators (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper headlight bracket broken but light is secure

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both side front brakes are slightly binding (1.2.1 (f))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower suspension arms are corroded and the rear inner bushes are perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both side rear leaf springs are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear upper chassis legs and upper shock absorber mountings are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine slightly lumpy on idle

reverse lights inop(pre sept 2009)

there is different ratio tyres fitted between front and rear axles

Pass 5 Aug 2024 177,357 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear indicators discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner treads(ADVISE R5EPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner treads(ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower suspension arms(rear inner bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear upper shock absorber mountings are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lights are inop(pre sept 2009)

Fail 5 Aug 2024 177,357 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs are slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side rear indicators discolouring (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner treads(ADVISE R5EPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face slightly pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner treads(ADVISE REPLACEMENT) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side front lower suspension arms are corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lower suspension arms(rear inner bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side rear upper shock absorber mountings are corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

reverse lights are inop(pre sept 2009)

Pass 21 Aug 2023 170,776 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg(shock absorber mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lowers suspension arms(rear inner bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

reverse lights inop

Fail 21 Aug 2023 170,776 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg(shock absorber mounting point) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front lowers suspension arms(rear inner bushes are perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated spare tyre (5.2.3 (l))

reverse lights inop

Pass 1 Sep 2022 163,512 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft slightly noisy

Reverse light inop

Fail 18 Aug 2022 163,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both sides block bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft slightly noisy

Reverse light inop

Pass 28 Sep 2021 155,566 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteoriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteoriating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in treads/worn to 3.0mm and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

engine is lumpy on idle

Pass 21 Oct 2020 147,326 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

diesel heater underneath loose

offside front anti roll link bar looks bent

vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 12 Nov 2019 140,238 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 131,212 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 121,188 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 121,188 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 111,739 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 101,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 83,368 miles

Nearside Rear 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 2 Apr 2014 83,368 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 64,709 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 40,934 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 30,055 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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PE08 YNU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 PE08 YNU, 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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PE08 YNU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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