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FV57 ZGA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,122 mi
Last recorded166,122 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 ZGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 166,122 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 160,431 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 155,613 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 155,612 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 154,077 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 146,593 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror damage,housings taped on

o/s/f tyre wear

rear sway bar d bushes worn

steering fluid low level

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Oct 2016 146,470 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s mirror damage,housings taped on

o/s/f tyre wear

rear sway bar d bushes worn

steering fluid low level

wipers smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2015 121,879 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2015 121,879 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 99,179 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 99,179 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 86,482 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,097 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 80,441 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 80,441 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 39,111 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 ZGA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FV57 ZGA, 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 ZGA registered?

FV57 ZGA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 January 2008.

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