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YL08 FKH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,034 mi
Last recorded154,034 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 FKH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 154,034 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 151,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 148,403 miles

both rear anti roll bar D bushes slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,614 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 143,440 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 141,691 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 139,457 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 139,457 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 136,169 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 136,169 miles

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 130,878 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,455 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 118,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 107,427 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged all (4.2.A.1a)

spare tyre defected

Fail 16 Sep 2015 107,424 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Road wheel slightly damaged all (4.2.A.1a)

spare tyre defected

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,267 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 90,547 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 90,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 200,087 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 200,087 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 269,762 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 195,122 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 195,122 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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YL08 FKH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YL08 FKH, 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

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What year was YL08 FKH registered?

YL08 FKH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is YL08 FKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 FKH shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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