MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
250,198 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge
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)
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush cracking (2.4.G.2)
crack in windscreen
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
front brake discs starting to corrode on inside edge
rear silencer becoming deteriorated
rear tyres starting to wear on inside edge
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
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was RA57 XBY registered?
RA57 XBY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 January 2008.
Is RA57 XBY safe to buy?
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