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SY57 NHL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

114,622 mi
Last recorded114,622 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY57 NHL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 114,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axel corroded

Pass 13 May 2025 114,368 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))

Pass 21 May 2024 112,088 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2023 111,949 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 109,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

footbrake travel

Fail 24 Mar 2022 109,533 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

footbrake travel

Pass 10 Mar 2021 105,832 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,819 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

slight splits in rear D bushes

Pass 25 Mar 2019 100,069 miles

Rear brake discsc corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear brake discsc corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2018 97,459 miles

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

Front shock absorbers weak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 87,124 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside handbrake poor

gearbox leak

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,231 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 81,207 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,230 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 22 Mar 2013 70,394 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,177 miles

air bag light stays on

oil level slightly low

radiater leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2011 53,382 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,100 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 52,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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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SY57 NHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SY57 NHL, 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 SY57 NHL registered?

SY57 NHL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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