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YY08 WUK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,914 mi
Last recorded101,914 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY08 WUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 101,914 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2024 101,684 miles

All suspension components corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 101,192 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Underside has light corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2022 95,791 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front getting low and worn on edges O/S close to canvas (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear bushes and are cracking and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Sep 2021 86,339 miles

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

all brake pipes covered with grease

centre exhaust clamp corroded

fuel cooler damp but no evidence of leaking

rear under body and suspension is corroded

very rear seats miss at test

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 11 Sep 2021 86,335 miles

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

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

all brake pipes covered with grease

fuel cooler damp but no evidence of leaking

rear under body and suspension is corroded

very rear seats miss at test

Pass 10 Aug 2020 81,955 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes covered with grease

Fail 10 Aug 2020 81,945 miles

Fuel pipe insecure fuel cooler under osf floor (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all brake pipes covered with grease

Pass 24 Jul 2019 75,973 miles

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2018 70,120 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded on the inner faces

offside front outer cv boot weeping grease

Pass 31 Jul 2017 64,397 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 58,821 miles

Both discs are corroded on the inner surfaces.

Pass 27 Jul 2015 52,693 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,530 miles

Front brake discs are corroded.

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,685 miles

Front brake discs corroded on the inner surfaces

Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,142 miles

front discs corroded slightly

nearside rear brake has slight restricted movement

wipers worn slightly

Pass 13 Jul 2011 30,097 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear has very restricted movement,still ableto check bearing; but wearing pads quicker than offside

Fail 13 Jul 2011 30,097 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear has very restricted movement,still ableto check bearing; but wearing pads quicker than offside

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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YY08 WUK 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 83.3%.

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 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 YY08 WUK, 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 YY08 WUK registered?

YY08 WUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 August 2008.

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