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YA08 VLL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,404 mi
Last recorded152,404 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA08 VLL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 152,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 149,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 149,083 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 145,441 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suply (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 145,441 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material suply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 139,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Mar 2023 139,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material supply (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 134,575 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 134,573 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 129,296 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 124,250 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 124,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,424 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 118,424 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 115,319 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 115,319 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,980 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 106,980 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,700 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 86,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 75,694 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,823 miles

play in rear roll bar bushes, knocking

small oil weap

rear brakes approx 60% worn

small cut in alternator belt

Pass 26 Mar 2012 53,874 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 53,874 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,889 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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YA08 VLL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YA08 VLL, 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 YA08 VLL registered?

YA08 VLL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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