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GF58 FOT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

176,783 mi
Last recorded176,783 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF58 FOT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 176,783 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH REAR INNER SILLS/AXLE MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 170,006 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 168,008 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 157,548 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 157,548 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 147,487 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 142,409 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 134,989 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,482 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 127,477 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,021 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 108,290 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 109,290 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 95,817 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 95,707 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

needs tracking as badly out

Pass 26 Nov 2013 84,848 miles

Both rear tyres worn on edges.

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 67,344 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2012 54,228 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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GF58 FOT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF58 FOT, 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 GF58 FOT registered?

GF58 FOT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is GF58 FOT safe to buy?

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