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VF57 EBL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,487 mi
Last recorded122,487 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 EBL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 122,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust weight cracked and exhaust incorrectly fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2026 122,477 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust weight cracked and exhaust incorrectly fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2025 115,574 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 110,664 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot weeping

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 105,907 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 105,907 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2022 104,528 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective not clip in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 9 May 2022 104,448 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective not clip in (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 101,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has a small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box falling apart

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 25 Feb 2021 101,307 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot has a small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust box falling apart

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 24 Jan 2020 100,461 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged class broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 100,448 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Front Inner cv boot leaking

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged class broken (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 91,745 miles

chip in screen

exhaust condition

front tyres wearing

n/s inner cv gaitor condition

Pass 7 Sep 2017 85,516 miles

chip in screen

f/r pads wearing

n/s inner cv gaitor condition

o/s mirror condition

Fail 7 Sep 2017 85,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in screen

f/r pads wearing

n/s inner cv gaitor condition

o/s mirror condition

Pass 4 Sep 2016 76,926 miles

exhaust condition

rear pads wearing

Fail 1 Sep 2016 76,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust condition

rear pads wearing

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,812 miles

o/s/f tyre and n/s/r tyres wearing

rear exhaust condition

Pass 13 Mar 2014 55,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 44,160 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 42,499 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 35,688 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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VF57 EBL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VF57 EBL, 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 VF57 EBL registered?

VF57 EBL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 January 2008.

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