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PX57 AOW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2024
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

142,923 mi
Last recorded142,923 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX57 AOW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2023 142,923 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 142,923 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 138,516 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Mar 2022 138,515 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (not to cords) nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread cracking (not to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel binding

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose (still secure)

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2020 128,019 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 128,015 miles

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

Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jun 2016 123,401 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 123,400 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 111,244 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 111,241 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 108,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Exhaust rear heatshield insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2012 86,995 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 63,488 miles

front wiper blades smearing

inner surfaces of front brake diuscs pitted

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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PX57 AOW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PX57 AOW, 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 PX57 AOW registered?

PX57 AOW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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