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Y40 TOP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

165,805 mi
Last recorded165,805 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 TOP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 165,805 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 161,549 miles

Engine and Underbody Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 156,310 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (console bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under engine tray obscuring some components

Pass 12 Dec 2022 149,619 miles

Under engine tray obscuring some components

Pass 17 Dec 2021 143,655 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively offside & nearside (1.2.1 (f))

Rear axle is corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 167,890 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 158,073 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 158,071 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 146,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 136,405 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 126,064 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 116,051 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 106,833 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 99,530 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 99,530 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 86,825 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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Y40 TOP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 Y40 TOP, 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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Y40 TOP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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