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LJ58 NUY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,186 mi
Last recorded169,186 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 NUY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 169,186 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 166,706 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 157,519 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 157,518 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 147,523 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 136,350 miles

Bonnet catch seized

Nearside rear shocker corroded

Nearside rear tyre side wall damaged tyre low

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level low

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 136,237 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Bonnet catch seized

Nearside rear shocker corroded

Nearside rear tyre side wall damaged tyre low

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil level low

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2019 120,743 miles

Offside Front wiper blade smeary

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine oil leak at rear of engine

spare is defective (flat)

steering wheel has slight damage

Fail 15 Aug 2019 120,687 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both washers (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear number plates character spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine oil leak at rear of engine

spare is defective (flat)

spare wheel has slight damage

Pass 15 Aug 2018 105,156 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 94,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Aug 2017 94,390 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,027 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 84,027 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,777 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 75,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 59,360 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 59,357 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 44,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 31,920 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 23,276 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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LJ58 NUY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LJ58 NUY, 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 LJ58 NUY registered?

LJ58 NUY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 September 2008.

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