CarVerify

Free Car Check

YL08 FKE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,479 mi
Last recorded93,479 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 93,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 91,946 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 91,945 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 88,825 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 88,824 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 86,575 miles

handbrake lever button missing

Pass 13 Sep 2021 83,400 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 80,330 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 75,579 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 75,579 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D mounting o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating all brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 74,028 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,480 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 72,357 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 71,444 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 70,474 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 69,546 miles

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)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 64,227 miles

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

h /brake button cover missing

Pass 11 Aug 2011 54,788 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YL08 FKE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YL08 FKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YL08 FKE?

You can check the full history of YL08 FKE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YL08 FKE registered?

YL08 FKE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 August 2008.

Is YL08 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 FKE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YL08 FKE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YL08 FKE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.