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PL57 UTF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,246 mi
Last recorded147,246 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL57 UTF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 147,246 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covered in underseal

Fail 24 Feb 2026 147,246 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

covered in underseal

Pass 25 Feb 2025 142,765 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 142,765 miles

Front Sound deadening material insecure firewall area lying on top off engine (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel tank breather pipe fouls anti-roll bar linkage

power steering pipe not fully secured close to alternator pulley

Pass 27 Feb 2024 138,435 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare wheel missing.

Pass 23 Jul 2022 128,386 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded in places

underside corroded in places

Pass 6 Jul 2021 124,122 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear underside corroded in places

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 24 Jul 2020 118,431 miles

Offside Front wing mirror unit broken

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2020 118,431 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nails x 2 ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front wing mirror unit broken

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2019 110,051 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2018 105,645 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 100,267 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

front lower suspension arm rear bush`s starting to split

Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn low and splitting

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 95,482 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres worn low and splitting

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2015 86,371 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,583 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,769 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Mar 2012 65,159 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,930 miles

both front brakes juddering slightly

front & rear brake discs corroding in areas

power steering fluid seems to be getting low

Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,433 miles

Front discs corroded.

Rear discs corroded.

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 UTF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UTF, 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 UTF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is PL57 UTF safe to buy?

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