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NM57 FTJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

204,443 mi
Last recorded204,443 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 204,443 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2026 204,443 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2026 204,393 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 197,871 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 193,517 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 189,284 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 189,280 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2021 173,126 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 164,707 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 164,707 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and worn on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 159,818 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 159,818 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear saddle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 145,993 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 142,538 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 142,538 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 137,711 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 131,013 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 117,835 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 105,463 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,435 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 105,435 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 75,992 miles

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

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 FTJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 FTJ, 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 NM57 FTJ registered?

NM57 FTJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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