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YF57 PTY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

143,482 mi
Last recorded143,482 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 PTY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 143,482 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

General Surface Corrosion on body and suspension components

Nearside Rear tailgate lens damaged and water ingress replacement advised

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 May 2023 141,216 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle fitted with aftermarket suspension

Fail 21 Apr 2023 141,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

vehicle fitted with aftermarket suspension

Pass 20 Apr 2022 139,339 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tires perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 139,314 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tires perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 137,199 miles

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

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

no rear seats fitted at time of retest

Fail 27 Mar 2021 137,166 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced (10.1 (p))

Nearside Rear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced (10.1 (p))

Offside Rear Seat belt installation has a seat fitted to a flat rail, on a floor which has not been suitably reinforced (10.1 (p))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 135,072 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Mar 2019 117,232 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 116,970 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 112,361 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 104,461 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 95,054 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 81,014 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,509 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,212 miles

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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YF57 PTY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YF57 PTY, 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 YF57 PTY registered?

YF57 PTY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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