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PL57 PSX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

172,474 mi
Last recorded172,474 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 172,474 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 172,472 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 169,546 miles

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

Offside Door hinge slight play

Fail 25 Oct 2024 169,451 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Door hinge slight play

Pass 20 Sep 2023 165,527 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 165,494 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 161,854 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 157,470 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 152,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 148,511 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 144,165 miles

rear D bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 Mar 2017 139,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 135,643 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 11 Apr 2016 135,643 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Pass 21 Apr 2015 131,356 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 126,024 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 120,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 116,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,309 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 PSX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 PSX, 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 PSX registered?

PL57 PSX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 February 2008.

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