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WR57 TGY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

146,929 mi
Last recorded146,929 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 TGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 146,929 miles

vehicle been lowered

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2026 146,929 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

vehicle been lowered

Pass 29 Jan 2025 142,781 miles

Gearbox mounting defective slight play dog bone mount ()

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear panel slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2024 137,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front sill damaged with corrosion

Nearside seat has slight play

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

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

Offside mirror casing damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023 130,751 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 130,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 121,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

slight knocking felt through steering wheel.

Pass 26 Jan 2021 112,972 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/f and o/s/f rear console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge getting low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both n/s/r and o/s/r D bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted n/s/f and o/s/r on inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 105,316 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,723 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

exhaust centre to rear clamp badly corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 94,723 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

exhaust centre to rear clamp badly corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 85,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight ()

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear silencer deteriorated

silencer exhaust clamp split but secure

slight damage to nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,121 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 61,248 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2014 46,716 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 36,391 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 30,165 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 26,422 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring damaged but not permanently distorted (2.4.B.1a)

smear on wipers

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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WR57 TGY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WR57 TGY, 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 WR57 TGY registered?

WR57 TGY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is WR57 TGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR57 TGY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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