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VX57 TZV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

173,703 mi
Last recorded173,703 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX57 TZV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 173,703 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 159,738 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 148,930 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 138,993 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 138,993 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 126,818 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 126,818 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 115,454 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 107,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 102,407 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 102,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,114 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 85,275 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 74,052 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,347 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,720 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,878 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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VX57 TZV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VX57 TZV, 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 VX57 TZV registered?

VX57 TZV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 January 2008.

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