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BK58 PWJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,436 mi
Last recorded168,436 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK58 PWJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2022 168,436 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 162,797 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 162,768 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jan 2020 155,103 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 155,103 miles

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulbs incorrectly fitted ? (4.5.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear shocks weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside outer sill corroded

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 145,851 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn 3/4mm + edge wear

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn 3/4mm + edge wear + perished

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Front worn 3/4mm + bald on inner no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn 3/4mm + edge wear

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 145,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn 3/4mm + edge wear

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre worn 3/4mm + edge wear + perished

Offside Front seat belt frayed

Offside Front worn 3/4mm + bald on inner no cords showing at time of test

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn 3/4mm + edge wear

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 131,129 miles

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaitor twisted

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Fail 27 Dec 2017 131,129 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Outer constant velocity gaitor twisted

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

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

screen wash poor

Pass 27 Dec 2016 113,588 miles

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

nearside outer constant velocity gaitor twisted

rear antirollbar bushes badly worn advise replace

rear shockabsorbers weak advise replace

Pass 2 Jan 2016 98,012 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 98,005 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted missing (1.1.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner tyre wear

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 84,759 miles

N/S/F tyre is getting low on 3mm

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 68,537 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 68,537 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 57,315 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 44,865 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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BK58 PWJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK58 PWJ, 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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BK58 PWJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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