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GU58 AAZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,613 mi
Last recorded156,613 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 AAZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2024 156,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill

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

Fail 4 Jan 2024 156,613 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 153,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 148,584 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 145,112 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 145,111 miles

Nearside 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 Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both 'D' bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 139,655 miles

Front Outer both drive boots poor

Pass 9 Jan 2019 129,788 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 129,788 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 121,455 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 110,305 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 109,956 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mount bushes ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 109,956 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush mount bushes ns and os (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 105,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 100,929 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,373 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 96,279 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 92,028 miles

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

nearside front tyre below 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2011 87,449 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 87,449 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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GU58 AAZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU58 AAZ, 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 GU58 AAZ registered?

GU58 AAZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 September 2008.

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