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CY58 DHG

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

257,258 mi
Last recorded257,258 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY58 DHG
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 257,258 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 257,203 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 249,643 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 247,364 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 247,344 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine would not get above 50' (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

steering notchy on freeplay

Pass 31 Mar 2020 245,773 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 245,725 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 235,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 225,711 miles

car bounce when driven over RBT

Fail 20 Mar 2018 225,707 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (4.1.E.1)

car bounce when driven over RBT

Fail 16 Feb 2018 224,740 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush FRONT BUSH (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

CAR BOUNCE'S WHEN DRIVEN OVER ROLLER BRAKES

Offside Front TYRE WORN ON ITS INSIDE EDGE

Offside Rear SLIGHT BRAKE BIND

Pass 2 Aug 2017 206,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 200,308 miles

N/S/F brake pad sensor wire not attached

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 200,275 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Headlamp insecure Both upper mounts broken (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F brake pad sensor wire not attached

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 167,413 miles

engine oil low

Fail 2 Feb 2016 167,400 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

engine oil low

Pass 17 Feb 2015 141,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 141,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,385 miles

Very small hole in n/s/f inner cv gaitor, gaitor still doing its job

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,569 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 85,157 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 54,798 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 54,698 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 54,593 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 28,879 miles

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

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

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

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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CY58 DHG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 CY58 DHG, 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 CY58 DHG registered?

CY58 DHG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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