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OV57 FLD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

165,668 mi
Last recorded165,668 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV57 FLD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 165,668 miles

rear subframe rusty and rear shocks

Fail 17 Mar 2026 165,665 miles

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

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

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

rear subframe rusty and rear shocks

Pass 6 Mar 2025 162,196 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 162,194 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested NOT TESTED DUE TO FOOT BRAKE EXCESSIVE TRAVEL (1.2.1 (g))

Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 18/18, Bud 225/40/18 92W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall 18/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Secondary catch sticking (3.1 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 155,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to indicator / Damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to indicator / Damaged sidewall / Small Tears developing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to indicator / Damaged sidewall / Small Tears developing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 155,765 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))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to indicator / Damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to indicator / Damaged sidewall / Small Tears developing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to indicator (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to indicator / Damaged sidewall / Small Tears developing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 146,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm in primary grooves 36/16, Kumho 225/40/18 92W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in primary grooves 36/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 146,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall rim protector (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm in primary grooves 36/16, Kumho 225/40/18 92W XL (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm in primary grooves 36/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 138,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40/18 close and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 10 Dec 2020 132,388 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 132,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65/15 very heavily worn on outside edge,cords almost exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 122,788 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 121,074 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 116,696 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 103,259 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 103,259 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 94,410 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 86,322 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 76,529 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 76,522 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,193 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 68,193 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 53,671 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 43,033 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 43,033 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front pads getting low

nearside rear tyre getting low on outer edge

rear pads getting low

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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OV57 FLD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 OV57 FLD, 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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OV57 FLD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 January 2008.

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