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PL57 UNR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,486 mi
Last recorded138,486 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 138,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 133,700 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 130,656 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 130,656 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 127,768 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 127,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,581 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 124,581 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 121,494 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,494 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 116,494 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 109,877 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 109,877 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,895 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 95,143 miles

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 84,139 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

small rip n/s/f tyre wall

some perishing to front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Fail 19 May 2015 84,133 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front tyres wearing inner edges

small rip n/s/f tyre wall

some perishing to front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 9 May 2014 77,298 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 77,292 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 68,278 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 May 2012 62,718 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,419 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 UNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

PL57 UNR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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