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RA57 XBY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

250,198 mi
Last recorded250,198 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 250,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2020 250,198 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended trapped cannot access (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective matted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 240,784 miles

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Apr 2019 240,784 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2018 229,527 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 217,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside mirror backings damaged

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated and rear exhaust clamp rusty and broken

Fail 11 Apr 2017 217,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure bolts loose (2.5.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside mirror backings damaged

rear exhaust silencer becoming deteriorated and rear exhaust clamp rusty and broken

Pass 5 Apr 2016 201,586 miles

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

crack in windscreen

Fail 2 Apr 2016 201,507 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

both side sliding door hinges stiff

crack in windscreen

nearside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 22 Apr 2015 178,637 miles

front brake discs starting to corrode on inside edge

rear silencer becoming deteriorated

rear tyres starting to wear on inside edge

Fail 2 Apr 2015 177,537 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2014 142,996 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 120,159 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 119,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres have a cut in side walls

Offside rear seat belt faulty

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 112,013 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 110,190 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 110,183 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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 XBY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RA57 XBY, 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 XBY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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