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GY58 WNS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

187,312 mi
Last recorded187,312 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY58 WNS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2023 187,312 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2023 187,282 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside head lamp beam pattern poor.

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 177,235 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 177,139 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering fluid slightly low.oil leak.exhaust slightly corroded.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 173,428 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 173,204 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both Sides. (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both Sides. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 164,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Dec 2019 164,835 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 149,693 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 149,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear rubber mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner surface badly rusted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 139,518 miles

Offside Front windscreen cracked

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

engine management light on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 139,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front windscreen cracked

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

engine management light on

Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,095 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light stays on.power steering fluid slightly low

Fail 3 Oct 2016 129,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml light stays on.power steering fluid slightly low

Pass 23 Sep 2015 115,422 miles

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 115,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management warning lamp illuminated

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (2mm) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 111,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 94,466 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 63,154 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 30 Aug 2012 63,154 miles

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 48,659 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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GY58 WNS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GY58 WNS, 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 GY58 WNS registered?

GY58 WNS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 November 2008.

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