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PE08 YXZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,775 mi
Last recorded168,775 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 168,775 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Offside & Nearside (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 168,572 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 168,572 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2023 168,308 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 168,308 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s "D" bushes worn (banging) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 162,395 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2022 162,249 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 155,020 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 146,181 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 134,822 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 134,822 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 112,621 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,173 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

headlight adjuster zeroed to check beam angle

Fail 7 Jun 2016 86,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is @ 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

headlight adjuster zeroed to check beam angle

Pass 25 Apr 2015 67,079 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 57,166 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 57,166 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 48,084 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 48,084 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,048 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 29,797 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 YXZ 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 66.7%.

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 PE08 YXZ, 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 PE08 YXZ registered?

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

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