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KR57 HTN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

203,899 mi
Last recorded203,899 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR57 HTN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 203,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 194,429 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 194,429 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 178,158 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2023 178,156 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 163,055 miles

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2022 163,053 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2022 163,021 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator O/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 151,619 miles

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

Handbrake lever high

Middle exhaust sleeve corroded

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 136,008 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 136,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 131,888 miles

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

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Fail 18 Apr 2018 131,888 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 19 Apr 2017 128,551 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack and perish in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2016 125,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread but not to cords at this time

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 125,976 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking in tread but not to cords at this time

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 116,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2015 116,399 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,434 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 96,626 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,334 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 747,800 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 747,800 miles

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

spare tyre is deffective no air

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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KR57 HTN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KR57 HTN, 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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KR57 HTN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 January 2008.

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The MOT history for KR57 HTN shows 23 tests with a 60.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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