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HG57 JXZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

146,264 mi
Last recorded146,264 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG57 JXZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 146,264 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 143,919 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle is undersealed

Pass 2 Jan 2024 141,184 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 141,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 125,037 miles

Central Rear exhaust back box skin corroded

Central Rear spare wheel insecure but not likely to fall from vehicle

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 122,775 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2021 122,774 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 120,995 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 120,995 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2019 119,028 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 119,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 117,120 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 113,976 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 113,976 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 104,686 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2015 88,940 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 88,939 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 78,309 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 65,473 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 65,473 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 47,924 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 37,987 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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HG57 JXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HG57 JXZ, 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 HG57 JXZ registered?

HG57 JXZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 January 2008.

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