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OV58 EEB

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

294,990 mi
Last recorded294,990 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 EEB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 294,990 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 274,526 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 274,517 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cord exposed tread separation (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2023 258,416 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 258,409 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 247,179 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 247,165 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases EGR cooler (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 228,731 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 200,703 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 183,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 156,015 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 131,220 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2015 115,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 97,476 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 77,356 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 54,860 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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OV58 EEB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OV58 EEB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV58 EEB registered?

OV58 EEB is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 November 2008.

Is OV58 EEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV58 EEB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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