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WP57 VPK

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,856 mi
Last recorded205,856 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP57 VPK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 205,856 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. Covered in underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Frontmost. Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 205,852 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation but not excessively

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside. Covered in underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Frontmost. Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 202,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas recirculation valve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. Including top cups. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside structure and components covered in sealant

Fail 18 Oct 2024 202,541 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust gas recirculation valve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. Including top cups. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside structure and components covered in sealant

Pass 6 Oct 2023 200,158 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Fail 6 Oct 2023 200,158 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axle. Including associated components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative

Pass 2 Sep 2022 198,899 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most. Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills / Jacking points. Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 198,894 miles

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

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most. Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front most. Both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Beam axle corroded

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills / Jacking points. Both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 196,798 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 194,129 miles

vehicle underside waxoyled

Fail 2 Sep 2020 194,129 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

vehicle underside waxoyled

Pass 8 Oct 2018 185,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

near side parking brake low effort

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2018 185,616 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Towbar is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear cross member broken at tow bar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

near side parking brake low effort

rear exhaust silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2017 178,399 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 178,399 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 172,785 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 167,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 167,858 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2014 154,965 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 154,965 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 139,167 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 125,504 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 118,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 88,704 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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WP57 VPK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WP57 VPK, 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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WP57 VPK is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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