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VN57 CJX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

55,696 mi
Last recorded55,696 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN57 CJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 55,696 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 49,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2024 47,248 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 44,747 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracks (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush cracks (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 12 May 2022 42,388 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 12 May 2022 42,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 18 May 2021 39,433 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 18 May 2021 39,433 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 19 May 2020 36,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing * strong advisory * (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 34,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 32,829 miles

Offside Front brake slight bind

Pass 28 Apr 2017 31,084 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 28,578 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 24,786 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 21,942 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 18,620 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 14,199 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 10,593 miles

Both rear and offside front tyres cracking

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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VN57 CJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 VN57 CJX, 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 VN57 CJX registered?

VN57 CJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 February 2008.

Is VN57 CJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN57 CJX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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