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RA57 WEV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,141 mi
Last recorded110,141 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA57 WEV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 110,141 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Axle has surface corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2025 109,524 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 107,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 96,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 92,336 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2022 92,334 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 85,370 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 85,370 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 80,424 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 74,236 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 67,457 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 61,410 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2016 55,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 49,772 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 47,481 miles

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

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,605 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 29,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 18,216 miles

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

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 WEV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

RA57 WEV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 February 2008.

Is RA57 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA57 WEV shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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