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PL57 UOG

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,491 mi
Last recorded185,491 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2024 185,491 miles

Nearside Front 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 bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 168,019 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 168,019 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 162,894 miles

brake pedal has slightly more free travel than usual brakes work ok recommend brake inspection

Fail 4 Feb 2022 162,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has slightly more free travel than usual brakes work ok recommend brake inspection

Pass 18 Jan 2021 158,853 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 153,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 149,723 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 146,453 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 146,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 142,010 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 142,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 140,339 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 135,900 miles

slight fluctuating on front brakes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 10 Feb 2015 135,900 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight fluctuating on front brakes

slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2014 125,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 115,702 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 104,640 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 104,640 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2011 84,144 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 UOG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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