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MJ58 FHT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

155,344 mi
Last recorded155,344 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ58 FHT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 155,344 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust back box cover slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2022 154,905 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides slightly corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides outer casings slightly corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer casing slightly corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 153,972 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer casings slightly damaged. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded but not leaking.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 152,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted outer bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 151,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides slightly lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box outer skin slightly corroded but not leaking.

Pass 4 Dec 2018 146,518 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 146,518 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 138,451 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 138,451 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 130,130 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 117,614 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 107,452 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,977 miles

Nearside rear tyre is wearing on outer shoulder

Pass 17 Dec 2012 74,725 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 15 Dec 2012 74,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 53,648 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 53,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MJ58 FHT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MJ58 FHT, 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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MJ58 FHT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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