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BP57 NJU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,214 mi
Last recorded210,214 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP57 NJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 210,214 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 210,213 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 194,434 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable slightly rubbed (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 181,690 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 169,667 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 169,659 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195-65-15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 159,588 miles

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2018 152,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 152,795 miles

Braking system leaking abs unit (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to read 36% imbance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 152,765 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre tread is lifting (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel has a slight bind

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded electric plug bracket brkn off but held on with cable ties and could still be used safley (6.6.1)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2017 145,925 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 145,925 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 138,580 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical socket (6.6.1)

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

minor damage to offside headlight unit mounting brackets

Pass 30 Jul 2014 120,077 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 120,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 110,442 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 89,031 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,354 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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BP57 NJU 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 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 BP57 NJU, 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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BP57 NJU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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