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MJ58 VPF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

270,158 mi
Last recorded270,158 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 270,158 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 258,836 miles

Central exhaust shield damaged but secure

Front Exhaust mounting defective front hanger cracked but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective ns and os lens opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 245,775 miles

Central Exhaust shield damaged but secure

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rear bushes perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar bushes ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 226,456 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns and os disks corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os console bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in ns and os d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose rear exhaust box corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 219,118 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective cracked but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm rear bushes perished ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 208,542 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 192,489 miles

exhaust back box heat shield slightly loose

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2017 184,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also wearing on edges and perish cracked (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear exhaust section outer skin deteriorated

Pass 3 Jan 2017 174,066 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2015 160,155 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 150,034 miles

N/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Fail 22 Dec 2014 150,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/s/r tyre wearing slightly on edges

Pass 12 Dec 2013 128,000 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 88,836 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,773 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 72,396 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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 VPF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VPF, 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 MJ58 VPF registered?

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

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