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ML58 XME

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

218,201 mi
Last recorded218,201 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML58 XME
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 218,201 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (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))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 200,218 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 187,013 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020
Fail 15 Jun 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle sliding door (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2019

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 May 2019

Emission control equipment obviously defective induction hose not connected (8.2.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit avg 3.17 limit 1.30 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety diesel fuel leak at filter head (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 169,703 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2017 162,688 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside windscreen cracked

Fail 20 Oct 2017 162,688 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside weak/slow (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front tyres worn on inside edges

Nearside windscreen cracked

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 139,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 121,802 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 121,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 98,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 60,410 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 56,490 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 56,490 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ML58 XME 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 70.6%.

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 ML58 XME, 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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ML58 XME is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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