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YR07 VFY

2007 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

178,099 mi
Last recorded178,099 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Caddy110,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR07 VFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 178,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 168,919 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 159,394 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 148,800 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 148,800 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 141,544 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 141,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 134,832 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 134,832 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 126,033 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

offside rear tyre uneven

Fail 25 Jan 2020 125,918 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and slight wear

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside reverse light not working

offside rear tyre uneven

Pass 30 Jan 2019 117,048 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and slight wear

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

wear both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 30 Jan 2019 117,046 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil and slight wear

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

wear both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 1 Feb 2018 108,940 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

binding offside rear brake

both front arm rearward bushes nearing wear limit

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 30 Jan 2018 108,895 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

binding offside rear brake

both front arm rearward bushes nearing wear limit

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 1 Feb 2017 101,914 miles

offside rear shock absorber worn

wear offside front arm rearward bush

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front arm rearward bush nearing wear limit

nearside rear shock absorber badly worn

Pass 25 Jan 2016 93,167 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

wear both front arm rearward bushes

Fail 25 Jan 2016 93,166 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear "D" bushes (2.4.G.2)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres low on edges

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

wear both front arm rearward bushes

Fail 26 Jan 2015 84,334 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear P bush worn

offside front drop link gaiter damaged but stopping the ingress of dirt

slight wear in both rear shock absorbers

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes

Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,334 miles

nearside rear P bush worn

offside front drop link gaiter damaged but stopping the ingress of dirt

slight wear in both rear shock absorbers

wear in both front suspension arm rearward bushes

Pass 28 Jan 2014 77,865 miles

offside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear indicator faded

slight wear in rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,318 miles

both anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

offside door mirror glass cracked

wear in front brake discs

wiper blades deterioated

Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

offside door mirror glass cracked

wear in front brake discs

wiper blades deterioated

Pass 23 Jan 2012 60,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 60,194 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 39,202 miles

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

damage to o/s door mirror

temporary repair carried out to r/n/s light lense

Fail 19 Aug 2010 39,202 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

damage to o/s door mirror

temporary repair carried out to r/n/s light lense

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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YR07 VFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 110,824 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 YR07 VFY, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YR07 VFY is a 2007 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 April 2007.

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