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VA57 PMY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

276,372 mi
Last recorded276,372 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 PMY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 276,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure previous bracket repair broken (4.1.1 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides outer sill various heavy corrosion blisters (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various cuts and stones embedded in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front and rear leaf spring mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides upper shock mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

various other corrosion to underbody steering suspension brakes and exhaust

Pass 20 Dec 2024 262,803 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion blisters to both sides sills

various corrosion to underbody steering suspension brakes axles and subframes

Fail 20 Dec 2024 262,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

corrosion blisters to both sides sills

various corrosion to underbody steering suspension brakes axles and subframes

Pass 22 Dec 2023 242,962 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2023 242,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 225,157 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from egr cooler bypass valve (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant back of engine gearbox end (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing cover corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 207,218 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr valve (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 190,803 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr cooler control flap leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 190,803 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose all securing bolts loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr cooler control flap leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 174,745 miles

Exhaust corroded and heat shield poorly fixed

Pass 20 Nov 2018 157,669 miles

Exhaust corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 157,665 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,160 miles

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

Exhaust blowing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,888 miles

EML on

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.5.C.1a)

all 4 tyres close to legal limit

exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 101,790 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.5.C.1a)

screen cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2014 84,701 miles

exhaust clamp/ballast weight badly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2013 70,707 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2013 72,707 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 61,112 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 49,891 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 39,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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VA57 PMY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VA57 PMY, 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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VA57 PMY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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