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VN08 YTC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,792 mi
Last recorded128,792 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2024 128,792 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2024 128,792 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 124,129 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 124,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 118,820 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 114,225 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 114,728 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 106,896 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 96,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 87,148 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 79,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bellow 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge bellow 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 70,278 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 63,082 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 63,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 52,765 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 52,765 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2013 43,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,094 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 32,094 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 24,059 miles

both front tyres worn low

engine oil level on minimum

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 YTC 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 YTC, 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 VN08 YTC registered?

VN08 YTC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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