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LC58 GFA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

129,150 mi
Last recorded129,150 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC58 GFA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 129,150 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,418 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 123,437 miles

front tyres worn on both edges

nearside rear brake disc discoloured

nearside rear tyre perished and worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear wiper split

spare wheel carrier empty

Fail 4 Dec 2023 123,274 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (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 washer provides insufficient washer liquid all (3.5 (a))

front tyres worn on both edges

nearside rear brake disc discoloured

nearside rear tyre perished and worn below 1.6mm on both edges - advise replacement

oil seepage

rear wiper split

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

spare wheel carrier empty

Pass 7 Dec 2022 120,482 miles

engine oil and pas fluid on minimum mark

front brake imbalance

nearside rear tyre worn on edges and perished

oil seepage

outer sidewall of offside front tyre is damaged

spare wheel carrier empty

Pass 27 Nov 2021 116,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 109,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 105,100 miles

imbalance between front brakes,nearside low

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on edges - advise replace soon

oil seepage at rear of engine - advise investigation

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2019 104,918 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))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

imbalance between front brakes,nearside low

nearside rear tyre perished and worn on edges - advise replace soon

oil seepage at rear of engine - advise investigation

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2018 96,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 96,692 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn on inner edge - advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged perished/cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 91,621 miles

oil seepage

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside sill panel damaged

front tyre valves in poor condition,replace soon

front tyres worn on edges,inner edges worse - advise replacement soon

Fail 7 Dec 2017 91,612 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and nearside (8.2.3)

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

front tyre valves in poor condition,replace soon

front tyres worn on edges,inner edges worse - advise replacement soon

nearside rear tyre perished

nearside sill panel damaged

oil seepage

Pass 9 Dec 2016 85,047 miles

damage to rear of nearside sill panel

engine oil on minimum mark

front tyre valves poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

washers poorly aimed

Fail 9 Dec 2016 85,038 miles

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

damage to rear of nearside sill panel

engine oil on minimum mark

front tyre valves poor

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

washers poorly aimed

Pass 10 Dec 2015 76,927 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 76,893 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 67,708 miles

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Dec 2013 57,257 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 53,268 miles

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

Fail 10 Dec 2012 53,255 miles

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,781 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 41,661 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

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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LC58 GFA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LC58 GFA, 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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LC58 GFA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 19 December 2008.

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