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VA57 WVU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,087 mi
Last recorded123,087 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 WVU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Jan 2026 123,087 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 119,934 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 112,260 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 107,464 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 100,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2020 96,327 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 90,657 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 85,351 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,262 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 74,303 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 68,628 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2014 62,745 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewalls starting to perish

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 57,056 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 48,835 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 40,968 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 WVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA57 WVU registered?

VA57 WVU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 February 2008.

Is VA57 WVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA57 WVU shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VA57 WVU have outstanding finance?

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