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SW57 LBF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

97,702 mi
Last recorded97,702 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW57 LBF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 97,702 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides at banjo area (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking within tread, no cord yet visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

light underbody corrosion in various places not considered excessive

Pass 3 Jul 2024 95,035 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly hazy. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 95,035 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to apply. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly hazy. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 92,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 92,536 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 90,605 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

O/S/R backing plate missing.

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

Surface corrosion to under body.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 88,470 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 88,469 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating fluctuate badly and judder when braking. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear heatshield insecure.

Pass 6 Jul 2020 86,914 miles

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

diesel cooler rear mount broke

Fail 6 Jul 2020 86,914 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

diesel cooler rear mount broke

Pass 10 Jul 2019 84,494 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 84,494 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 73,720 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 73,720 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2017 70,125 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 64,014 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 58,821 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 54,393 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 48,618 miles

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

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Fail 10 Dec 2013 48,618 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake pads approx 50% worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 40,613 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 31,643 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 24,931 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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SW57 LBF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green 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 SW57 LBF, 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 SW57 LBF registered?

SW57 LBF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 January 2008.

Is SW57 LBF safe to buy?

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