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RY57 HHF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

158,629 mi
Last recorded158,629 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY57 HHF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 158,629 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central stop lamp lens missing

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 154,199 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Fail 21 Jan 2025 154,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65R15 95H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre repairable ()

Pass 28 Nov 2023 147,832 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

engine oil level low

Pass 15 Nov 2022 142,730 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 142,729 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 139,933 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2020 132,307 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 131,056 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))

rear disks in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2018 130,000 miles

Nearside front and off side front tyres low tread.

Pass 31 Jan 2018 129,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads and sidewalls

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 128,011 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 128,010 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 124,515 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 6 Jan 2015 122,990 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 119,570 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 10 Jan 2014 119,569 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

N/S/R brake binding slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Washerpipe split in region of O/S bonnet hinge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 117,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jan 2013 117,609 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 113,688 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 113,688 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 108,971 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 108,971 miles

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

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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RY57 HHF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 RY57 HHF, 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 RY57 HHF registered?

RY57 HHF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 February 2008.

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