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YE08 WRA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,186 mi
Last recorded147,186 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 WRA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 147,186 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 143,148 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 141,671 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 141,671 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 134,968 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 134,968 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 123,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 109,014 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 100,328 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 90,022 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 82,114 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 78,138 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

offside front tyre tread worn on 1.6 mm legal limit-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL.

Pass 13 Jun 2014 71,246 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 62,849 miles

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

we advise tyre replaced a/s/a/p

Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,987 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 40,548 miles

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

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 WRA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YE08 WRA, 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 WRA registered?

YE08 WRA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is YE08 WRA safe to buy?

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