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FV57 NDJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

200,523 mi
Last recorded200,523 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 NDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 200,523 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket and vacuum pump oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 23 Sep 2026 200,523 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover gasket and vacuum pump oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Sep 2025 195,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 191,489 miles

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

rear silencer missing but not affecting emissions and meets requirements

Fail 23 Sep 2024 191,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

rear silencer missing but not affecting emissions and meets requirements

Pass 25 Sep 2023 187,880 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 182,609 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak bottom hose connector to radiator coolant level on minimum

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of

eye level stop lamp not working damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2021 177,323 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall off

eye level brake lamp missing

Pass 16 Nov 2020 173,365 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both n/s/r and o/s/r (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 both rear tyres and spare (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator slight leak

Pass 26 Jun 2019 169,469 miles

both n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar links and lower ball joint dust covers deteriorating but still meet requirements

front tyres wearing low on inner edges due to wheel alignment fault

Pass 19 Jan 2018 142,980 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 133,257 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2017 133,257 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 130,346 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,803 miles

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 109,842 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 99,239 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 98,972 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,820 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 82,820 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 61,614 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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FV57 NDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FV57 NDJ, 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 FV57 NDJ registered?

FV57 NDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 January 2008.

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