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SY08 NNR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,163 mi
Last recorded118,163 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 NNR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 118,163 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel tank strap becoming corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2024 116,763 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 116,758 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 115,242 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2023 115,235 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 110,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 109,559 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 109,557 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 103,977 miles

Central exhaust clamp corroded/broken but not leaking at joint

Gearbox mounting defective rubber mount has play ()

Fail 30 Nov 2020 103,976 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer feed pipe broken under bonnet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking between treads exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking between treads exposing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust clamp corroded/broken but not leaking at joint

Gearbox mounting defective rubber mount has play ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 98,884 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 98,879 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shield (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 92,901 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre's starting to perish slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2017 87,254 miles

all brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

parking brake just meets minimum efficency

slight travel on brake pedal

Fail 27 Nov 2017 87,254 miles

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

all brake discs slightly pitted/corroded

parking brake just meets minimum efficency

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 16 Mar 2016 83,779 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 75,670 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 69,587 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 62,292 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 50,323 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 50,323 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 36,465 miles

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

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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SY08 NNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 SY08 NNR, 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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SY08 NNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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