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PL57 NVF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

198,390 mi
Last recorded198,390 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 198,390 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 189,359 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 183,038 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 177,591 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 173,262 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 163,013 miles

Front tyres badly worn on edges

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just passed mot. discs also corroded (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

ns door mirror damaged

Pass 28 Oct 2019 150,694 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on egdes

Fail 28 Oct 2019 150,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 26 Oct 2018 141,572 miles

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 26 Oct 2018 141,572 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

slight wear in both rear anti roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 27 Oct 2017 133,144 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 123,064 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 114,070 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 114,070 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,420 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet latch second catch worn

Fail 24 Oct 2014 104,420 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet latch second catch worn

Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,866 miles

slight oscillation on front brakes

slight wear in both rear antiroll bar D bushes

Fail 25 Oct 2013 93,866 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight oscillation on front brakes

slight wear in both rear antiroll bar D bushes

Pass 26 Oct 2012 84,632 miles

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

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

front brakes oscillating very slightly

Pass 28 Oct 2011 73,981 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 67,018 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 NVF 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 PL57 NVF, 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 NVF registered?

PL57 NVF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 February 2008.

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