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VF57 LRK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,523 mi
Last recorded156,523 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF57 LRK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 156,523 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 151,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn low edges on limit close to cords

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2023 140,023 miles

Central exhaust corroded and has blow

Nearside rear tyre outer edge worn and perished

Pass 24 Oct 2022 127,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

wet test

Pass 19 Nov 2021 116,356 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 116,356 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 109,169 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 102,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 96,207 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 93,991 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust very rusty and blowing at centre section

front discs worn and o/s pads appear 50% worn

r/n/s tyre worn to 3mm and badly perished

r/o/s tyre badly perished

radiator lower mounting are brokern (radiator is lose !) lower panel has been hit.

Pass 23 Oct 2013 85,716 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 80,543 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,543 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 74,064 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2011 54,301 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 LRK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VF57 LRK, 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 LRK registered?

VF57 LRK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 February 2008.

Is VF57 LRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF57 LRK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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