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Y3 PYK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,590 mi
Last recorded186,590 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY3 PYK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 186,590 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2024 177,608 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both headlamps have temporary fixings

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area - unable to identify (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Handbrake release button missing - still operating as intended

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp switch working intermittently

Pass 1 Jun 2021 170,657 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 165,424 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 163,389 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 163,389 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 151,127 miles

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holoder ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 151,114 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holoder ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 140,862 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres edges worn due to tyre design

h/brake lever working ok but knob missing from release

Fail 9 Mar 2017 140,862 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front tyres edges worn due to tyre design

h/brake lever working ok but knob missing from release

Pass 14 Mar 2016 125,842 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 125,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 115,718 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 99,396 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 76,238 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 76,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 64,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,889 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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Y3 PYK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y3 PYK, 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 Y3 PYK registered?

Y3 PYK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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