CarVerify

Free Car Check

FY58 UHV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

330,520 mi
Last recorded330,520 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volkswagen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY58 UHV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 330,520 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount noise lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play top mount noise lock to lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 316,806 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along top section of windscreen not in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 316,806 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack along top section of windscreen not in zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 301,392 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 301,392 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split causing smear on w/screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 287,435 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror housing surround damaged and secured with cable ties

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded, especially the exhaust rear section

signs of exhaust gas leaks around the EGR cooler area

Pass 23 Feb 2022 272,613 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back section corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2022 272,613 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust back section corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2021 249,377 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 223,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 202,006 miles

Nearside door mirror trim loose

Fail 19 Nov 2018 202,006 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush both rear lower bushes worn (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside door mirror trim loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip detached but not allowing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 185,850 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent almost to excess. (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 185,477 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler area (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner bead bent almost to excess. (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 167,924 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 167,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt fouling on plastic inner wing cover (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges,close to excess

Pass 10 Dec 2015 146,822 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 146,731 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 123,040 miles

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

both rear tyres low on inner edges and soft on pressure.

front pads getting low and brake discs poor,rear discs poor also.corrosion build up.

fuel tank area,evidence apparent of fuel leak or spillage,fuel tank wet,no obvious leak apparent.

Pass 11 Dec 2013 98,976 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 81,006 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 63,903 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
Full Volkswagen Caddy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FY58 UHV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,968cc 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 FY58 UHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FY58 UHV?

You can check the full history of FY58 UHV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FY58 UHV registered?

FY58 UHV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 25 September 2008.

Is FY58 UHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY58 UHV shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY58 UHV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FY58 UHV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.