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YS57 VXW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

240,619 mi
Last recorded240,619 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS57 VXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 240,619 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2026 240,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2025 232,350 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 225,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 219,311 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 212,014 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 203,162 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020
Pass 3 Sep 2019 187,583 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 179,428 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 172,132 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 143,716 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 114,314 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 86,581 miles

1- advise fuel cap cover does not close properly. 2 - rear exhaust box corroded .

Pass 2 Mar 2013 73,427 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,953 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 56,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 28,899 miles

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 VXW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VXW, 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 YS57 VXW registered?

YS57 VXW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 February 2008.

Is YS57 VXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS57 VXW shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS57 VXW have outstanding finance?

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