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PL57 LRE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,224 mi
Last recorded100,224 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 100,224 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 94,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 87,728 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 87,714 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 83,345 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 76,737 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 71,192 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 65,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 55,962 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,772 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,937 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 38,232 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 34,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 32,142 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 29,524 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 29,524 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,382 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 20,056 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 LRE 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 88.9%.

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 LRE, 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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What year was PL57 LRE registered?

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

Is PL57 LRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL57 LRE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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