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PL57 LPZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

137,286 mi
Last recorded137,286 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 137,286 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear lower arm bushes on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 133,976 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 128,710 miles

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

Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2021 128,710 miles

Brake lever not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected not locking in locked position (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front drop links excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2020 121,194 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

floor corroded in middle of vehicle

Fail 11 Nov 2020 121,193 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

floor corroded in middle of vehicle

Pass 7 Nov 2019 113,961 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 113,961 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 105,076 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 97,174 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower arm both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 97,173 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush lower arm both sides (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat sheild loose

Pass 2 Nov 2016 91,202 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 85,515 miles

both front lower wishbone rear bushes have slight cracking and movement

both rear anti-roll bar (D) bushes have slight play

both rear indicator bulbs are losing the amber film on the bulb

Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,237 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 73,298 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,531 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 59,848 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,263 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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PL57 LPZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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