MOT Status
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153,626 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PAS Pipe Rubbing On Driveshaft
Underbody Corrosion
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake inoperative on one side L 111kgf R 144kgf (1.4.1 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear mtg separted (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.44mm + 8 cuts--kerb damaged (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low off scale - beamset (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low off scale - beamset (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative ( caliper) ( and/or cable bind ) (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side locked on / unable to spin and check bearings etc ( caliper ) (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear of engine (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding locked on / unable to spin wheel and check tyre / brgs etc (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake inoperative on one side L 60KGF R 60KGF (1.4.1 (a))
Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Passenger's seat insecure not secured to floor at rear of rear seat (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
coolant header tank MT
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high beamset (4.1.2 (a))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear heat shield insecure
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (2.4.G.2)
O/S FRONT CORRODED
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' BUSH (2.4.G.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust at clamp (7.1.2)
Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion wing (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (7.1.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs slightly corroded
rear brake discs slightly corroded
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SM57 VZS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 SM57 VZS, 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 SM57 VZS registered?
SM57 VZS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 February 2008.
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