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PF57 YGR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

226,422 mi
Last recorded226,422 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 YGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 226,422 miles

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

slight corrosion on sills/wing

Pass 7 Dec 2024 221,581 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 207,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2022 188,748 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 173,637 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 164,743 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 153,947 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 142,190 miles

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

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

Sill has slight damage.

Pass 19 Jan 2018 131,704 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside sill damaged

Pass 27 Jan 2017 121,420 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 112,004 miles

Offside Rear Casting separation on inner side wall of tyre

Rear Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 16 Jan 2015 102,414 miles

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

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)

jacking damage to osf sill

rear exhaust deteriated

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,556 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 17 Jan 2014 93,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2013 85,938 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 78,710 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 78,706 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 70,287 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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PF57 YGR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 PF57 YGR, 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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PF57 YGR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 January 2008.

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