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YS57 GPE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

225,847 mi
Last recorded225,847 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 GPE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2019 225,847 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 225,847 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 225,845 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2017 220,184 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 204,380 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 175,901 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 176,475 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 All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 163,246 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 14 Mar 2014 163,246 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2013 154,208 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 153,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 142,690 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 103,022 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 102,034 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YS57 GPE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YS57 GPE, 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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YS57 GPE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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