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WF08 SYP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,813 mi
Last recorded93,813 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF08 SYP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 93,813 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front brake fluid getting dark

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension strut/corroding

Rear Lower axle/beam/corroding

Rear Upper both sides/dampers corroding

Fail 20 Jan 2025 93,812 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure loose on rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front brake fluid getting dark

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper suspension strut/corroding

Rear Lower axle/beam/corroding

Rear Upper both sides/dampers corroding

Pass 31 Jan 2024 91,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2024 91,617 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides/bulbs faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded/holed into silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges and 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 85,339 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 85,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 78,599 miles

Auxiliary drive belt pretensioner slightly worn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot is starting to split apart (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread pattern/Uneven wear on outer edge of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Boot is starting to split apart (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread pattern/Tread starting to get low (4mm) left (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 69,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 62,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 58,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,426 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2016 50,573 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 46,037 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 46,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 40,300 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,046 miles

front & rear brake pads 60% worn

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,939 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 17,860 miles

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

Rear 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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WF08 SYP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WF08 SYP, 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 WF08 SYP registered?

WF08 SYP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is WF08 SYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF08 SYP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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