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CV58 VFW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,422 mi
Last recorded170,422 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV58 VFW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 170,422 miles

Rear rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Feb 2026 170,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2025 155,754 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2025 155,752 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 143,996 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 143,992 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 130,608 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 130,600 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2022 130,550 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 119,893 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 119,893 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2019 99,607 miles

Battery loose

Nearside rear tyre perished slightly

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2019 99,607 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery loose

Front rear wish bone bushes slightly worn

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside reAr tyre perished

Rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 97,769 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 89,777 miles

Front brake pads worn thin

Front tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,880 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 67,188 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

hand brake lever plastic releace button missing

marks on windscreen but does not restricked drives view

o/s f driver sun visor loos but does not restriced driver view

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,193 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,433 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 35,141 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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CV58 VFW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CV58 VFW, 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 CV58 VFW registered?

CV58 VFW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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