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VKZ 5721

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

246,533 mi
Last recorded246,533 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 5721
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 246,533 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 239,560 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 228,860 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2021 228,732 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 228,392 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 222,143 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 222,097 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 205,774 miles
Pass 2 May 2011 68,051 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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VKZ 5721 is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VKZ 5721, 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

How do I check the history of VKZ 5721?

You can check the full history of VKZ 5721 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was VKZ 5721 registered?

VKZ 5721 is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is VKZ 5721 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VKZ 5721 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VKZ 5721 have outstanding finance?

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