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YS08 VBZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,388 mi
Last recorded142,388 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS08 VBZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2023 142,388 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnit (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed engine over heating (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 25 May 2022 139,863 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2022 139,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2021 131,656 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 17 May 2021 131,656 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened Top mount broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 123,189 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 123,184 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front both front headlights damaged

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner arch cover loose

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 104,453 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Repaired with duct tape (3.3 (b) (i))

O/S/F tyre below legal limit inner/outer edges

O/S/R tyre inner edge below legal limit

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/O/S D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 104,008 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working Possibly linkage broken (3.4 (a))

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

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Pump working (3.5 (a))

Offside Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2016 77,922 miles

Nearside Front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Fail 15 Nov 2016 77,922 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on the outer edge

Offside Front tyre ON the legal limit of 1.6mm

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,411 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 51,226 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 50,474 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 50,475 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 50,068 miles

Oil leak

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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YS08 VBZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YS08 VBZ, 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 YS08 VBZ registered?

YS08 VBZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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