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LG58 YSN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,002 mi
Last recorded183,002 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG58 YSN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2023 183,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

both outer sills damaged

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 May 2023 182,906 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn uneven (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety leaking over exhaust and to the carriageway (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated secondary lock seized (3.1 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake disc have heavy corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users emissions test was very close to the plate limit of 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective rear bulb covers missing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Undertray not fully secure wheel arch water shield plastic liner damaged/missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry noisy bearing in the mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel damaged/split (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced loading door damaged/split and slightly shape edge exposed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing upper case corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective rear bulb covers missing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement dry noisy bearing in the mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel damaged/split (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust heat shield panel loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer metal case corroded/loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

oil temperature warning on during test

Pass 7 Apr 2022 173,344 miles

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Mar 2022 173,330 miles

Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s outer cv gaiters. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill panel. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 152,942 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 140,794 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 125,433 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 105,639 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 85,356 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 67,484 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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LG58 YSN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG58 YSN, 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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LG58 YSN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 2008.

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