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CP57 UVU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

174,148 mi
Last recorded174,148 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP57 UVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 174,148 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and u bolts heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 174,148 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and u bolts heavily corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 169,492 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 166,344 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2024 166,325 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective clamp broken/rotten (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 156,124 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 142,951 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 132,301 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 120,492 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 120,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 4 deep cuts in tread all showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished and large splits appearing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 112,074 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 104,848 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,785 miles

No smoke on BET

slight blow exhaust manifold?

Fail 15 Jun 2017 96,785 miles

No smoke on BET

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight blow exhaust manifold?

Pass 25 Jun 2016 87,546 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jul 2015 80,014 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 80,014 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 10 Jun 2014 67,781 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 67,781 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,324 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,390 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 33,203 miles

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

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

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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CP57 UVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CP57 UVU, 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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CP57 UVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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