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YP08 PYH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

130,911 mi
Last recorded130,911 miles
Recorded on26 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP08 PYH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2021 130,911 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Fail 26 May 2021 130,910 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside sill damaged

Pass 14 Apr 2020 123,277 miles

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

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top-mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake cable - chafing on tyre (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Spare tyre defective under - inflated ()

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

note : whole underside - mud coated

Pass 3 May 2019 120,553 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides - weak (5.3.2 (b))

note : whole vehicle underside - mud coated

Fail 3 May 2019 120,553 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides - weak (5.3.2 (b))

note : whole vehicle underside - mud coated

Pass 9 May 2018 117,693 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 117,691 miles

Offside Fuel pipe union leaking Fuel cooler (underside) (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Underside muddy

Pass 21 Apr 2017 113,720 miles

Offside Front tyre - poor condition

whole vehicle underside - coated in mud

Fail 20 Apr 2017 113,717 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front tyre - poor condition

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

whole vehicle underside - coated in mud

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,185 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

Steering system slightly rough top mounts deteriorated (2.2.D.1)

both wiper blades - poor condition

oil leak - engine block area

spare tyre - deflated / loose in carrier

Fail 21 Apr 2016 110,184 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Steering system slightly rough top mounts deteriorated (2.2.D.1)

both wiper blades - poor condition

oil leak - engine block area

spare tyre - deflated / loose in carrier

Pass 20 Feb 2015 88,744 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2015 88,611 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 65,189 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 6 Jan 2014 65,189 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 57,426 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2012 57,426 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 1 May 2012 51,839 miles

Hand brake release knob missing, still operational.

Fail 27 Apr 2012 51,839 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

Hand brake release knob missing, still operational.

Nearside door mirror glass broken,interior and offside ok.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2011 36,697 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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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YP08 PYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YP08 PYH, 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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YP08 PYH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 May 2008.

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