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OV58 LXM

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,518 mi
Last recorded115,518 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 LXM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 115,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 17 Feb 2026 115,518 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Feb 2025 100,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 94,740 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 92,153 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 92,153 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 80,888 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 66,521 miles

Rear Exhaust Corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 53,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 43,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 35,200 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 30,302 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 25,297 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 19,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 17,030 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 14,293 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 11,235 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 8,730 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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OV58 LXM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LXM, 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 OV58 LXM registered?

OV58 LXM is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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