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BP57 GWG

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,987 mi
Last recorded136,987 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 GWG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 136,987 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine light on

rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Jan 2026 136,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

engine light on

rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jan 2025 135,122 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oi light flashing

Fail 24 Jan 2025 135,122 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oi light flashing

Pass 23 Jan 2024 131,740 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear heat shield loose

Fail 23 Jan 2024 131,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear heat shield loose

Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,813 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 125,076 miles

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

Rear brakes grabbing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 120,534 miles

Both front lower ball joint boots are perished

Both front tyres are close to limit

Both rear anti roll bar D bushes have play in

Both rear shock absorber mountings are corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2020 116,766 miles

Both wishbones corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2019 112,320 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 102,597 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 96,553 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 89,182 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 82,652 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 75,590 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 68,087 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 57,323 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 57,323 miles

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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BP57 GWG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BP57 GWG, 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 BP57 GWG registered?

BP57 GWG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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