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S23 DYS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,661 mi
Last recorded137,661 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS23 DYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 137,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracked between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear of underbody slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2023 132,077 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,218 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 126,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light stays on (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 115,081 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 114,724 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2020 97,458 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 80,552 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 60,489 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2016 49,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 45,564 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 25 Mar 2014 39,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 34,400 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 29,218 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 22,215 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 22,215 miles

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

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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S23 DYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S23 DYS, 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 S23 DYS registered?

S23 DYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is S23 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S23 DYS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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