MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,702 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output slightly hazy. (4.1.4 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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.
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
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.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
diesel cooler rear mount broke
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
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear brake pads approx 50% worn
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
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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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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