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YA08 DUB

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,863 mi
Last recorded185,863 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 DUB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 185,863 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 172,912 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2024 161,055 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 156,659 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2022 153,944 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2021 151,489 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 145,908 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 140,752 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 135,271 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 126,666 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 118,620 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 98,611 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 75,787 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 54,051 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 34,611 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 16,248 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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YA08 DUB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YA08 DUB, 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 YA08 DUB registered?

YA08 DUB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is YA08 DUB safe to buy?

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