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VN08 BYS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,921 mi
Last recorded134,921 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 BYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 134,921 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 134,921 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 120,275 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 112,632 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 110,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 109,129 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 109,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 106,023 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 102,609 miles

Offside Rear rear brake light crack

Fail 29 Aug 2018 102,606 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake light crack

Pass 2 Sep 2017 99,291 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 99,150 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 95,918 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,432 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 89,664 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 89,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 87,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 84,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,357 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 83,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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VN08 BYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VN08 BYS, 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 VN08 BYS registered?

VN08 BYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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