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YT08 FBN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,932 mi
Last recorded138,932 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 FBN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 138,932 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 138,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear most (2.4.F.3)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 109,919 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 109,919 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 73,980 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)

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

Fail 1 May 2013 73,946 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 50,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 49,821 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,362 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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YT08 FBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YT08 FBN, 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 YT08 FBN registered?

YT08 FBN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 20 March 2008.

Is YT08 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 FBN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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