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MW57 HWY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

189,120 mi
Last recorded189,120 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 HWY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 189,120 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 184,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 179,402 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 175,940 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 171,896 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 166,051 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Fail 18 Dec 2020 165,839 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2019 159,202 miles

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

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 28 Dec 2018 153,295 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 145,897 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 140,180 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 132,743 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 120,745 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,019 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 15 Oct 2013 118,019 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear and nearside front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 8 Sep 2012 97,312 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 81,511 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 57,553 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 57,553 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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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MW57 HWY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MW57 HWY, 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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MW57 HWY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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