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PL57 LPP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,308 mi
Last recorded164,308 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 LPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 164,308 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 164,308 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 161,905 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

The underside and exposed components?Pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2023 158,928 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension componts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 158,928 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension componts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 157,076 miles

All front suspension components corroded but structural rigidity ok at time of test

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 147,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald outer edge + near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

center exhaust heat shield loose

mil lamp on

Fail 5 Feb 2020 147,156 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))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald outer edge + near legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

center exhaust heat shield loose

mil lamp on

Pass 5 Feb 2019 137,663 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 137,663 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 125,141 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 125,138 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 116,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 109,502 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 102,897 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,329 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 88,639 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2011 84,019 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 118,339 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 1 Mar 2011 118,339 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

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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PL57 LPP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PL57 LPP, 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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PL57 LPP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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