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LE57 FFT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,992 mi
Last recorded162,992 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE57 FFT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2022 162,992 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2022 162,974 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2021 162,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2021 162,896 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust Silencer Deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2020 162,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 160,572 miles

power steering fluid reqs topping up front number plate in poor condition

Pass 11 May 2017 157,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

slight body damage to o/s/f wing - no sharp edge

slight corrosion on center exhaust clamp/ buffer - no apparent leak

Pass 17 May 2016 155,857 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 155,851 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 151,440 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 147,305 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 147,304 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2013 127,215 miles

slight movement in rear anti roll bar mounting rubbers

Pass 16 Jan 2012 112,894 miles

offside front wing damaged

tempory repair offside headlamp

Fail 16 Jan 2012 112,894 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front wing damaged

tempory repair offside headlamp

Fail 1 Feb 2011 100,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 100,702 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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LE57 FFT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LE57 FFT, 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 LE57 FFT registered?

LE57 FFT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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