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OU58 XTB

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

171,153 mi
Last recorded171,153 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU58 XTB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 171,153 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on outer edge

Fail 14 Sep 2026 171,153 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre is worn smooth on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2025 165,083 miles

Both front tyres are worn smooth on outer edges, wear is uneven around circumferences

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play At limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component O/s steering rack boot and pump (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering fluid level low

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn near limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 159,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various small oil leaks

Fail 4 Sep 2024 159,217 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack o/s (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various small oil leaks

Pass 30 Aug 2023 153,991 miles

Both front lower arm bushes are deteriorated with slight play

N/s/r tyre deteriorated with cracks, date stamp of 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

O/s/f tyre is deteriorated with small cracks, date stamp of 2005

Oil and coolant leaks

Pass 2 Sep 2022 147,470 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorated

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamped 2005

O/s/f tyre is date stamped 2005

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 147,470 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front lower arm rear bushes are deteriorated

N/s/r tyre is deteriorated with cracks, date stamped 2005

O/s/f tyre is date stamped 2005

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin At limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,326 miles

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

O/s/r tyre deteriaoted with cracks

Pass 26 Aug 2020 136,180 miles

Both rear tyres are deteriorated with cracks

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 131,288 miles

Both front brake discs are worn near MOT limit

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slight blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged

Front brake pads are worn near MOT limit

N/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

N/s/r brake hose protective rap is rubbing on leaf spring

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord, DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal tread depth limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare wheel carrier 1 of 2 bolts loose, spare tyre is worn

Fail 14 Sep 2019 131,288 miles

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

Both front brake discs are worn near MOT limit

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users Slight blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate damaged

Front brake pads are worn near MOT limit

N/s/f suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

N/s/r brake hose protective rap is rubbing on leaf spring

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge, almost exposing cord, DANGEROUS (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to legal tread depth limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Spare wheel carrier 1 of 2 bolts loose, spare tyre is worn

Pass 24 Sep 2018 128,128 miles

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))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 128,123 miles

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

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))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 128,113 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 112,393 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,135 miles

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

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 88,657 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm and slight bind (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

wipers smearing

Pass 3 Sep 2014 71,098 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 71,094 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2013 55,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 43,112 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 25,730 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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OU58 XTB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU58 XTB, 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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OU58 XTB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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