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YR08 OSO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

224,293 mi
Last recorded224,293 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 OSO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 224,293 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 215,971 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 215,354 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 210,679 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 201,470 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 198,592 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer CV boot slightly damaged but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Upper and lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 196,134 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear lower bushes (5.3.2 (c))

o/s/f cv boot damaged slightly

slight cracking to o/s/r tyre

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 23 Mar 2020 191,315 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 191,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 175,435 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Fail 27 Mar 2019 175,353 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front brakes slightly imbalanced

Pass 29 Mar 2018 160,014 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 142,811 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 124,241 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 108,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 92,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust hitting heat shield

Fail 19 Mar 2014 92,709 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine undertray loose

exhaust hitting heat shield

Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,350 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 60,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,347 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 46,735 miles

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

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

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

rear bumper cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2011 46,312 miles

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

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

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

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

rear bumper cracked

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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YR08 OSO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YR08 OSO, 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 YR08 OSO registered?

YR08 OSO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 April 2008.

Is YR08 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 OSO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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