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SY08 NPF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

188,167 mi
Last recorded188,167 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY08 NPF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 188,167 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2025 182,917 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps corroded , (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight warp . (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 176,907 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 176,893 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 172,587 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill area , (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 164,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 152,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm's rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 137,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 128,775 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 128,775 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,288 miles

Offside Rear shocker not changed but cleaned down/no leak visable

Fail 9 Aug 2017 119,231 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing from exhaust sleve (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush on rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush on rear axle (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2016 107,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 91,477 miles

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 74,329 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 74,329 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

all brake disc's worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,363 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 71,363 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 61,952 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,510 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 42,768 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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SY08 NPF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SY08 NPF, 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 SY08 NPF registered?

SY08 NPF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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The MOT history for SY08 NPF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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