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YB08 LCO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

201,017 mi
Last recorded201,017 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB08 LCO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 201,017 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 191,480 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 191,480 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 181,877 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 181,877 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 163,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 163,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 156,409 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2016 156,409 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 152,215 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 152,215 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 138,403 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 129,809 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2012 119,961 miles

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

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 2 Jun 2011 107,949 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 107,949 miles

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

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

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

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

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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YB08 LCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YB08 LCO, 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 YB08 LCO registered?

YB08 LCO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 June 2008.

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