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YE08 PYV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,840 mi
Last recorded208,840 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 PYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 208,840 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 208,840 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 145,967 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 145,960 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 191,296 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 191,296 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 191,241 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 191,241 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 167,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn to wear bar's

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 27 Mar 2017 128,945 miles

oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2017 128,945 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2016 108,207 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 99,820 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 91,946 miles

o/s/f brake pads look low

Pass 14 Mar 2013 83,428 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,105 miles

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

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

oil leak down rear of engine

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,200 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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YE08 PYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE08 PYV, 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 YE08 PYV registered?

YE08 PYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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