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Y19 SEJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,433 mi
Last recorded172,433 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 SEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 172,433 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2025 171,210 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 168,945 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 161,137 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 161,137 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 159,292 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 157,153 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

front and rear discs rusty

Pass 30 Jul 2019 153,265 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2019 153,265 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2018 149,620 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 135,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 122,523 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 110,268 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 97,701 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 97,697 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 87,917 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 87,859 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 79,085 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 78,907 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light stays on

o/s sun visor clip broken but visor not loose

Pass 13 Jul 2011 68,853 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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Y19 SEJ 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 75%.

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 Y19 SEJ, 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 Y19 SEJ registered?

Y19 SEJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 July 2008.

Is Y19 SEJ safe to buy?

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