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YE08 WRP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,275 mi
Last recorded191,275 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 191,275 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2024 191,273 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 180,816 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2023 180,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 172,403 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 172,403 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both fronts 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2020 161,379 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 151,386 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2019 151,386 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23540/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2019 138,703 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 126,135 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 112,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 97,374 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 82,075 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 69,770 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 68,712 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 67,159 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 9 Jul 2012 67,159 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

EML on

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

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

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 WRP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WRP, 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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YE08 WRP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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