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RA57 VNF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,655 mi
Last recorded162,655 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 VNF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 162,655 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 153,291 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 145,016 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 144,997 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 131,911 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 126,515 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level brake light missing

Fail 9 Sep 2022 126,515 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened strut top mount worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

high level brake light missing

Pass 30 Jul 2021 119,719 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 119,707 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 112,302 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s and n/s bulbs incorrectly fitted (4.5.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened o/s and n/s shock absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s and n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Exhaust system corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 106,358 miles

Exhaust system corroded and rear section deteriorated

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 100,079 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front body panel damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 94,355 miles

Front o/s and n/s tyres worn on inner edges

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

exhaust corroded

windscreen cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,999 miles

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

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

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2015 77,796 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 68,065 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,082 miles

both rear tyres are wearing low and starting to perish

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2012 48,776 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 38,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 VNF 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 RA57 VNF, 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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RA57 VNF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 February 2008.

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