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PF57 YGT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

183,582 mi
Last recorded183,582 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF57 YGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 183,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Overall condition of vehicle corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2025 183,574 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn and 3mm of tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Overall condition of vehicle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 174,029 miles

Air filter box damaged/holed

Engine breather hose deteriorated

Engine oil level above max

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Wings corroded

Lower Engine mount slightly deteriorated/worn

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

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

Nearside Outer sill damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Mirror casing damaged

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

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

Rear Shock dust covers deteriorated/corroded

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 169,696 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine breather hose deteriorated

Engine oil level above max

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

Nearside Front Wing corroded

Nearside Outer Sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Has a seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Mirror casing damaged

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 164,350 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine breather hose deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle & Rear system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body/sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Mirror casing damaged

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shocks have slight corrosion to external casing

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 164,350 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine breather hose deteriorated

Engine oil level above max

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle & Rear system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Body/sill damaged

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & slightly worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Mirror casing damaged

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Shocks have slight corrosion to external casing

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 158,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2021 158,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both rear shock absorber casings corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 149,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 143,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 134,330 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 121,692 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 111,626 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,905 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 104,905 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 95,155 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,585 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 73,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,539 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 65,539 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 24 Mar 2011 65,392 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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PF57 YGT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PF57 YGT, 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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PF57 YGT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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