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VF57 EOG

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

242,817 mi
Last recorded242,817 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 242,817 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2024 242,797 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded with in 30cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 238,158 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 238,148 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 232,947 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 217,852 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 217,852 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2020 210,704 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2020 210,500 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 198,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2019 198,545 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 195,520 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 195,514 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 194,141 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 194,140 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported center clamp (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 192,740 miles

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

front and rear brake disc corroded

nearside front cv boot

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 182,119 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

bonnet catch stiff to open,rxhaust rusty,all brake discs worn,n/s/f cv boot perrishing.

Pass 10 Sep 2014 182,119 miles

bonnet catch stiff to open,rxhaust rusty,all brake discs worn,n/s/f cv boot perrishing.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 169,369 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 149,282 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cut in outer walls

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in rear anti roll bar d-bushes

Fail 11 Sep 2012 149,282 miles

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/r tyres cut in outer walls

rear tyres worn on edges

slight play in rear anti roll bar d-bushes

Pass 15 Nov 2011 141,955 miles

n/s mirror glass broken

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 130,229 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside outer sill damaged

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 EOG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 EOG, 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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VF57 EOG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 14 February 2008.

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