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SF08 YCD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

211,895 mi
Last recorded211,895 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF08 YCD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 211,895 miles

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on o/s/f door mirror glass slight crack

advice on slight movement at rear roll bar mounting rubbers

advice on slight surface corrosion at rear axle suspension and underside all over

Fail 23 Jan 2023 211,895 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

advice on further look at front and rear brakes

advice on o/s/f door mirror glass slight crack

advice on slight movement at rear roll bar mounting rubbers

advice on slight surface corrosion at rear axle suspension and underside all over

Pass 7 Dec 2021 207,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 200,401 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 200,400 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexie pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting point snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting point snapped (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 193,830 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 188,131 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 178,553 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 178,551 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 159,660 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 159,556 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 137,511 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Fail 17 Dec 2014 137,511 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 29 Oct 2013 111,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 82,147 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 82,147 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 47,105 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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SF08 YCD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SF08 YCD, 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 SF08 YCD registered?

SF08 YCD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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