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Y11 DFS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

121,421 mi
Last recorded121,421 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 DFS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 121,421 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

a lot of hand brake travel but handbrake working ok

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 8 Oct 2025 121,331 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

a lot of hand brake travel but handbrake working ok

exhaust heat shield loosen

fuel cooler under floor loose one mounting broken

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 118,109 miles

Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

diesel cooler insecure under drivers floor one mounting broken

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 17 Oct 2023 113,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

fuel cooler under floor one mounting broken

Fail 16 Oct 2023 113,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield loose at rear

fuel cooler under floor one mounting broken

Pass 13 Oct 2022 109,253 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 104,008 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 104,008 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 99,733 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 99,733 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 97,124 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 97,116 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 90,291 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 85,295 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 85,295 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 79,106 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 70,086 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 62,804 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 52,386 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 52,386 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 42,982 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 33,174 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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Y11 DFS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver 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 Y11 DFS, 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 Y11 DFS registered?

Y11 DFS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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