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OV58 UMJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,536 mi
Last recorded118,536 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 UMJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2026 118,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 104,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 95,360 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 90,119 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 90,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 82,747 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 77,465 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 71,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 65,238 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Sep 2018 58,879 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 52,253 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 48,673 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 48,673 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 44,689 miles

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

front brake pads worn

offside front tyre wearing inner

rear registration plate loose. advise rectification

rear tyres wearing inner

Pass 29 Sep 2015 37,441 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

nearside door mirror cracked

nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 29,266 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 23,610 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 17,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 17,688 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 11,568 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 UMJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UMJ, 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 UMJ registered?

OV58 UMJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 15 December 2008.

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