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NM57 DRO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

177,075 mi
Last recorded177,075 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNM57 DRO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 177,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 177,044 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Front Engine mounting fractured (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 166,569 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 163,493 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 154,997 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2016 144,495 miles

FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 141,047 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 133,114 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)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 116,019 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 116,015 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,025 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 92,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 92,839 miles

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2011 90,010 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,846 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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NM57 DRO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NM57 DRO, 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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NM57 DRO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 February 2008.

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