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SA08 FYF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

126,490 mi
Last recorded126,490 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 FYF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 126,490 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2024 121,152 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 116,332 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 109,731 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush slightly starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to slightly crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 104,378 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Oct 2021 104,378 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,812 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Nov 2019 95,065 miles

slight drag from both rear wheels when rotating

Fail 1 Nov 2019 95,065 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

slight drag from both rear wheels when rotating

Pass 2 Nov 2018 87,268 miles

Offside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,053 miles

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

NSR tyre worn on inner edge.

OSR brake starting to bind.

Pass 24 Oct 2016 72,440 miles

Nearside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Offside Rear slight drag when rotating wheel

Pass 28 Oct 2015 65,897 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 62,144 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 51,299 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 40,289 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 37,028 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 37,027 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 35,494 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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SA08 FYF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SA08 FYF, 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 SA08 FYF registered?

SA08 FYF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is SA08 FYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 FYF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA08 FYF have outstanding finance?

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