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YS57 URP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

191,435 mi
Last recorded191,435 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 URP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 191,435 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 172,734 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 156,204 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 153,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 130,375 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 130,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 119,240 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 111,978 miles

back box in poor condition (outer skin )

Fail 23 Jan 2019 111,978 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

back box in poor condition (outer skin )

Pass 9 Jan 2018 100,002 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,535 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 80,158 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,118 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 58,370 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jan 2013 47,177 miles

Front brake pads in poor condition.

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition.

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,565 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,061 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than 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 URP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YS57 URP, 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 YS57 URP registered?

YS57 URP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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The MOT history for YS57 URP shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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