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YP08 ZCF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,545 mi
Last recorded196,545 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 196,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 187,135 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 187,011 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bushes on both rear shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint bolts loose on attachment to lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 174,230 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 161,420 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 149,289 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 139,894 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 129,845 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 110,556 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 94,840 miles

n/s/f cv gaiter slight split

n/s/f tyre on legallimit

Fail 5 Sep 2018 94,840 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

n/s/f cv gaiter slight split

n/s/f tyre on legallimit

Pass 8 Jul 2017 72,494 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,949 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 48,370 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,968 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 40,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,178 miles

Rear Brake Pads Wearing Thin..

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 ZCF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YP08 ZCF, 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 YP08 ZCF registered?

YP08 ZCF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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