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RE08 PYV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,398 mi
Last recorded140,398 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 PYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 140,398 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 133,055 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 128,269 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 127,812 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 120,317 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 115,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 109,800 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very bad cracking inner edge outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 97,913 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 97,913 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 88,273 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 5 Aug 2016 88,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,466 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 74,424 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 63,013 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 51,180 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 44,507 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 41,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 41,258 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 40,859 miles

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

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

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

N/S/F inner drive shaft gaitor leaking

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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RE08 PYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RE08 PYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 PYV registered?

RE08 PYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is RE08 PYV safe to buy?

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