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PE08 YZR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,410 mi
Last recorded164,410 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2025 164,410 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle + side (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

brake discs backing plates are badly corroded

ignition key is tight to turn

Pass 15 Jan 2020 163,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot has pinhole

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 163,722 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both, pipe/hose split between bonnet join (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot has pinhole

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 149,725 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 149,714 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 139,211 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre on legal limit

offside rear brake pads corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2017 129,770 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 121,085 miles

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

front drive shaft bolts hanging out

power steering fluid level low

spare tyre flat nail in tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2016 121,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front drive shaft bolts hanging out

power steering fluid level low

spare tyre flat nail in tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2015 117,451 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 114,553 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

timing cover loose

Pass 8 Mar 2014 114,553 miles

engine malfunction light on

timing cover loose

Pass 4 Mar 2013 112,003 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2012 106,175 miles

rear exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2011 85,089 miles

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

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 YZR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YZR, 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 YZR registered?

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

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