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YA08 EHW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,010 mi
Last recorded175,010 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 175,010 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusty (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 2.5mm , wearing on inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Thread depth on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle rusty

Rear Both rear leaf sprigs rusty

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Leaf spring mountings rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Jun 2025 166,979 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower arms rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Both rear leaf springs rusty

Rear Rear axle rusty

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear leaf spring mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Small chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Jun 2024 160,227 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 160,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 155,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 155,237 miles

Central Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 150,540 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 142,564 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 136,765 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2019 131,246 miles

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 126,857 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 120,648 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 114,730 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2015 108,607 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 98,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2014 98,112 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 87,980 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2013 87,980 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 78,100 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 65,165 miles

INNER REAR DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

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 EHW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHW, 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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YA08 EHW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 July 2008.

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