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VA57 WVS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

197,894 mi
Last recorded197,894 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 WVS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 197,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 185,774 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 153,345 miles

Both rear tyres are perishing and cracking

The n/s rear tyre tread is nearing the limit

Windscreen has damage in various places within zone A some of which is nearing the limit

Pass 30 Sep 2014 113,498 miles

Windscreen damaged on the o/s is near the limit

Fail 29 Sep 2014 113,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged on the o/s is near the limit

Pass 23 Sep 2013 70,894 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 30,265 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 28,783 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 28,771 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 19,922 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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VA57 WVS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VA57 WVS, 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 VA57 WVS registered?

VA57 WVS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 January 2008.

Is VA57 WVS safe to buy?

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