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OV58 UMT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 UMT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 89,428 miles

underneath general surface corrosion

Pass 2 May 2025 84,987 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 79,628 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

tail box corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 79,626 miles

Fuel tank insecure fuel cooler (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

tail box corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2023 72,348 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2023 72,348 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 64,762 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 61,366 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 58,276 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2019 58,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 55,128 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 51,541 miles

Front Lower slight play in both rear bushes

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Pass 5 Dec 2016 47,461 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 40,432 miles

Engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2015 40,432 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bald inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 33,073 miles

Both front and rear brake discs worn

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

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2013 24,021 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2012 20,356 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall starting to perish/deteriorate slightly

Rear brake pads approx 4mm

Pass 21 Nov 2011 15,089 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 UMT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UMT, 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 UMT registered?

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

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