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GU58 WVY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,924 mi
Last recorded169,924 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU58 WVY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 169,924 miles

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Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 157,669 miles

Spare tyre defective NO AIR IN TYRE.

Fail 25 Nov 2023 157,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective NO AIR IN TYRE.

Pass 22 Nov 2022 155,408 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,mm and wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 149,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 138,067 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 122,721 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,724 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top metal dust cover corroded and incomplete. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 109,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top metal dust cover corroded and incomplete. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 105,359 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing upper dust cover casing corroded (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Oct 2017 105,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing upper dust cover casing corroded (2.7.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 102,076 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 99,490 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 96,051 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 91,049 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,014 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,684 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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GU58 WVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GU58 WVY, 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 WVY registered?

GU58 WVY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 November 2008.

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