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GK58 VUP

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,488 mi
Last recorded199,488 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK58 VUP
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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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

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 199,488 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 198,033 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

steering column has slight free play

Fail 8 May 2024 198,029 miles

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

Nearside 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 Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint 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))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

steering column has slight free play

Pass 9 May 2023 194,192 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

steering column has slight free play

Pass 4 Apr 2022 189,078 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column noisy

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (want changing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant on min level

Fail 2 Apr 2022 189,075 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Steering column noisy

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (want changing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant on min level

Pass 5 Feb 2021 183,963 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column noisy

Fail 4 Feb 2021 183,963 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn very low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Steering column noisy

Pass 1 Feb 2020 180,502 miles

Central Stop lamp not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm (need replacing) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2020 180,502 miles

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

Central Stop lamp not working

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres 2mm (need replacing) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 177,197 miles

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

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

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

Fail 4 Feb 2019 177,197 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

both front outer cv boots slightly perished

Pass 22 Jan 2018 173,074 miles

Back box blowing (minor)

Engine light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Noise coming from steering column

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 173,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Back box blowing (minor)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Noise coming from steering column

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 170,972 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

noise from steering column

Fail 9 Feb 2017 170,970 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

noise from steering column

Pass 1 Feb 2016 152,117 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 132,304 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 132,304 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear bars

Pass 16 Jan 2014 111,903 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 92,525 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,732 miles

both rear tyres worn to 2mm

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 VUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GK58 VUP, 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 VUP is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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