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NY57 FYE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,218 mi
Last recorded168,218 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY57 FYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 168,218 miles

Nearside Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected splitter block modified (1.1.21 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported on side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 168,129 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 168,121 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 168,013 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 163,384 miles

nearside front wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 160,317 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 156,613 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 156,612 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer extremely corroded but not leaking

Pass 20 Sep 2019 157,906 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer very corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2018 144,402 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 136,316 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 128,468 miles

SPLIT ON EGR PIPE

Fail 9 Sep 2016 128,468 miles

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

SPLIT ON EGR PIPE

Pass 22 Sep 2015 119,711 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 10 Sep 2014 109,613 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 99,450 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 92,050 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 84,120 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 62,324 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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NY57 FYE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 NY57 FYE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NY57 FYE registered?

NY57 FYE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 January 2008.

Is NY57 FYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY57 FYE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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