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RA57 LPP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 LPP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 93,347 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover is slightly deteriorated

Offside Front tyre is wearing on inner edge - rest of tread 4mm

Offside Rear tyre is over 10 years old - 2007

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Pass 13 Jan 2025 89,363 miles

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Pass 18 Jan 2024 85,900 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split around inner clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front wipers are smearing slightly

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer is corroded and coming away

Pass 17 Jan 2023 79,653 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm thick - all others approx. 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - corroded 10-15mm wide on inner faces - o/s corroded 10mm wide on outer face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber lower bushes are deteriorated - no movement

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

Pass 24 Jan 2022 73,952 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - also has cut but not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive from turbo return where it meets engine block (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both - corroded up to 10mm wide on faces - pads ok, approx. 4-5mm thick (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

Pass 12 Jan 2021 69,358 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3-4mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth/almost smooth on very inner edge - rest of tread 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brake lipped 10-15mm wide - pads ok, approx. 4mm thick

exhaust anti vibration damper partially corroded through

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

slight engine oil leak around turbo return pipe

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2020 66,112 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Rear brake discs lipped, up to 10mm wide - pads ok, 4mm approx.

exhaust anti-vibration damper partially corroded through

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

slight oil leak to rear of engine - turbo return

stonechip to windscreen

Fail 10 Jan 2020 66,107 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on very inner edge - rest of tread 3-4mm

Rear brake discs lipped, up to 10mm wide - pads ok, 4mm approx.

exhaust anti-vibration damper partially corroded through

outer skin on rear exhaust silencer corroded and coming away

slight oil leak to rear of engine - turbo return

stonechip to windscreen

Pass 7 Jan 2019 58,630 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,901 miles

Tail silencer of exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,615 miles

All tyre sidewalls perished and left hand front edged off to 2.8 mm

Exhaust tail silencer badly corroded

Rear brake disc inner surfaces corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 39,595 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 34,729 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 30,620 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,773 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 22,536 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,244 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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RA57 LPP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 RA57 LPP, 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 RA57 LPP registered?

RA57 LPP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 January 2008.

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