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MV57 OEJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,808 mi
Last recorded130,808 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV57 OEJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,808 miles

Nearside door mirror has the cover missing

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2015 130,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm at 0mm (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Both front brake discs corroded on the inner face

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

Nearside door mirror has the cover missing

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 110,039 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside door mirror has the cover missing.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 110,039 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside door mirror has the cover missing.

Offside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2013 50,883 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)

Fail 15 May 2013 50,883 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 34,852 miles

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

n/s/r outer handbrake caseing splitting

rear wiper arm missing/broken no washers/water to rear

Fail 7 Jan 2012 34,846 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s/r outer handbrake caseing splitting

rear wiper arm missing/broken no washers/water to rear

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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MV57 OEJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MV57 OEJ, 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 MV57 OEJ registered?

MV57 OEJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 February 2008.

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