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LR58 BXW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,687 mi
Last recorded137,687 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR58 BXW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 137,687 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 131,734 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 131,734 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 127,516 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 127,486 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 121,235 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 115,381 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 109,133 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2019 109,132 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached dangerous (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2018 103,863 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 101,968 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 167,884 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 164,119 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 164,119 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 160,282 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 160,282 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 127,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Split in sidewall of O/S/R tyre NOT down to cords

Fail 8 Jul 2011 95,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 95,064 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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LR58 BXW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR58 BXW, 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 LR58 BXW registered?

LR58 BXW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is LR58 BXW safe to buy?

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