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PL57 UPD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

216,814 mi
Last recorded216,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 216,814 miles

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 6 Jul 2018 216,812 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

front and rear brake discs corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 207,558 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 207,558 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 194,919 miles

engine lamp on

Fail 16 Feb 2016 194,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not adjusted (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box cannot do smke test (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sat nav holder (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine lamp on

Pass 9 Feb 2015 173,318 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 173,318 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2014 141,809 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2014 141,809 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 108,215 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 9 Feb 2012 794,712 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 794,712 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,534 miles

Nearside front wiper blade not clearing screen

Offside front wiper blade not clearing screen

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

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 UPD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UPD, 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 UPD registered?

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

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