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VF57 FMA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

90,168 mi
Last recorded90,168 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2017 90,168 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 90,168 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 73,000 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 73,000 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 61,547 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 42,599 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 42,325 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2013 31,032 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 29,172 miles

Both front tyres have slight cuts in outer walls, not showing cords

both front tyres down to 3MM

Fail 20 Jan 2012 29,172 miles

both front tyres down to 3MM

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both front tyres have slight cuts in outer walls, not showing cords

Fail 9 Feb 2011 21,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 21,939 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 FMA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FMA, 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 VF57 FMA registered?

VF57 FMA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 February 2008.

Is VF57 FMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 FMA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VF57 FMA have outstanding finance?

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