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YF08 LCL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

169,908 mi
Last recorded169,908 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 LCL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 169,908 miles

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

n/s/r suspension bump stop deteriorated.

Pass 15 Jul 2025 161,838 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 151,680 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 144,448 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2023 144,448 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 137,850 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 131,987 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing getting rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 127,993 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 127,969 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

BACKBOX DETERIORATED

FRONT WISHBONE REAR BUSHES PERISHED

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 122,202 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 113,018 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 101,926 miles

O/S/F tyre very worn inner edge, recommend replacement.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 90,612 miles

N/S/R brake pads getting low & discs worn

Fail 7 Jun 2016 90,612 miles

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

N/S/R brake pads getting low & discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 82,851 miles

O/S/F tyre about 2.5MM

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,613 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads very low

Pass 4 Jul 2013 62,357 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 60,529 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 50,044 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 38,211 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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YF08 LCL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 YF08 LCL, 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 YF08 LCL registered?

YF08 LCL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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