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BN58 PTU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

201,812 mi
Last recorded201,812 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN58 PTU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 201,812 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 193,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 177,903 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Sep 2024 177,903 miles

Coolant leak

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside front lower arms rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 164,999 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 164,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 160,039 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 142,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 131,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,293 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 128,293 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 121,106 miles

Front ** WIPERS POOR **

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 121,106 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

*** TYRES LOOK UNDER INFLATED ***

Front ** WIPERS POOR **

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ** TYRE AT 3.0MM ** (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** TYRE AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,066 miles

***TYRES UNDER INFLATED ( AND SPARE FLAT)***

Front **** WIPER BLADES VERY POOR****

Front TYRES WORN ON BOTH EDGES

Nearside Rear ** TYRE PERISHING-CRACKING**

Pass 16 Sep 2015 110,480 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 110,480 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 103,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.various bushes worn.noise on steering.

Fail 16 Sep 2014 103,140 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

exhaust corroding.various components corroding.various bushes worn.noise on steering.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 93,174 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 80,540 miles

**** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = ***O/S/F & N/S/F = 2.5MM *** , N/S/R = 4.0MM , O/S/R = 6.0MM ****

Pass 14 Sep 2011 69,740 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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BN58 PTU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BN58 PTU, 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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BN58 PTU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 September 2008.

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