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AD57 PHJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,888 mi
Last recorded80,888 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD57 PHJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 80,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 69,879 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 63,546 miles

Nearside Outer sill slightly distorted

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 63,520 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords & slightly worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Outer sill slightly distorted

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 59,042 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlight Has Slight Movement But Still Secured

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 5 May 2021 59,042 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Headlight Has Slight Movement But Still Secured

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 22 Feb 2020 55,168 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Fuel Filter Has Light Misting Of Fuel But Not LEAKING At Time Of Test

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 22 Feb 2020 55,168 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Fuel Filter Has Light Misting Of Fuel But Not LEAKING At Time Of Test

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2019 51,080 miles

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 26 Feb 2019 51,015 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

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

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2018 46,553 miles

Both Rear Tyres Are Perishing

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit & Worn out From Inner & Outer Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 27 Feb 2017 42,443 miles

Oil leak ()

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2016 38,624 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 35,030 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 31,520 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres worn close to legal limit and worn on edges.

front and rear discs poor condition

rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2013 27,694 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 23,187 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 18,702 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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AD57 PHJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AD57 PHJ, 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 AD57 PHJ registered?

AD57 PHJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 January 2008.

Is AD57 PHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD57 PHJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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