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GK58 NKW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

190,504 mi
Last recorded190,504 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 NKW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 190,504 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S & N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Rear O/S & N/S Shock casing corroded.

Pass 28 May 2025 181,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 174,261 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 172,968 miles

Damage to right sill panel

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 169,376 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp mounts broken.

Nearside Front Wing mirror lense loose.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

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

Offside Front Outer Sill damaged.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 169,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp mounts broken.

Nearside Front Wing mirror lense loose.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

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

Offside Front Outer Sill damaged.

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 165,072 miles

Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded.

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Sill damaged.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 159,553 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 155,411 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corrosion

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 155,410 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wiper blades not checked (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corrosion

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 154,177 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Oct 2018 154,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 148,883 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 143,712 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2016 143,712 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Oct 2015 135,469 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 120,221 miles

NOTE! engine oil level just on minimum

nearside rear brake binding

offside lower sill damaged

wiring barely secure nearside front "running" light

Pass 20 Nov 2013 96,033 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,054 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 69,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 50,215 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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GK58 NKW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GK58 NKW, 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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GK58 NKW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 September 2008.

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