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HV58 KBU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,963 mi
Last recorded164,963 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV58 KBU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 164,963 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 164,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 156,854 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 156,853 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 150,435 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 150,434 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (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))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip on o/s (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 143,294 miles

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

both front bottom arm rearmost bushes perishing

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 21 Jan 2023 143,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front bottom arm rearmost bushes perishing

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 17 Jan 2022 136,201 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 136,201 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroded

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 128,521 miles

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

fluid leaking from cargo compartment.

Fail 27 Jan 2021 128,510 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

fluid leaking from cargo compartment.

Pass 20 Jan 2020 121,504 miles

chip in windscreen

power steering level low

Fail 18 Jan 2020 121,469 miles

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

chip in windscreen

power steering level low

Pass 24 Jan 2019 111,570 miles

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

p/s fluid level low

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Jan 2019 111,432 miles

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

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

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

p/s fluid level low

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Jan 2018 102,032 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s + o/s (2.5.C.1a)

PAS fluid low

Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,697 miles

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON THE INNER EDGE

Pass 28 Jul 2016 90,728 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,183 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 76,528 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 69,826 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2012 61,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 61,508 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 52,200 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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HV58 KBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 HV58 KBU, 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 HV58 KBU registered?

HV58 KBU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is HV58 KBU safe to buy?

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