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YK08 ULE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,005 mi
Last recorded114,005 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 ULE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 114,005 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 111,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2025 111,000 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,869 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jan 2024 107,863 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 104,290 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield insecure

Fail 23 Jan 2023 104,282 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust Heatshield insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake release button missing

Fail 4 Feb 2022 99,354 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake release button missing

Pass 21 Jan 2021 92,245 miles

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

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

front windscreen chipped

Fail 15 Jan 2021 92,245 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

front windscreen chipped

Pass 15 Jan 2020 82,688 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 80,226 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 76,316 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 72,254 miles

Headlamp height control switch works the opposite to what it is supposed to do

Pass 13 Jan 2016 68,518 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge - tread beginniing to crack and split (4.1.E.1)

Nearside obligatory door mirror casing loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre tread beginning to crack and split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs - inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Jan 2016 68,512 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint betwen centre section and rear silencer - weld corroded away (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs - inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge - tread beginniing to crack and split (4.1.E.1)

Nearside obligatory door mirror casing loose

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavily worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre tread beginning to crack and split

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs - inner and outer faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 68,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 66,312 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 64,641 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 58,343 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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YK08 ULE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YK08 ULE, 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 YK08 ULE registered?

YK08 ULE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 April 2008.

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