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RF57 FVU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,248 mi
Last recorded158,248 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF57 FVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 158,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 145,796 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 140,455 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 130,370 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 118,431 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

tail box outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2021 118,431 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

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

tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2020 101,580 miles

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

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

exhaust tail box corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2019 84,712 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 84,659 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 84,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2018 80,363 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 80,363 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2017 74,734 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,348 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,765 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 56,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 49,369 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 37,236 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 31,503 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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RF57 FVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 RF57 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF57 FVU registered?

RF57 FVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is RF57 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF57 FVU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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