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OV58 XJW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,433 mi
Last recorded122,433 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV58 XJW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 122,433 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction And glow plug light flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Rubbing on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 115,634 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2025 115,510 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted insecure (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated insecure (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 109,906 miles

Nearside Front wiper arm rubbing on bonnet

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2023 109,856 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic fogging/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wiper arm rubbing on bonnet

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

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed worn (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic fogging/scratched (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside fuel cooler loose

Pass 29 Nov 2022 102,354 miles

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens slightly marked on faces (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s front tyres on 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs on inside face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s rear inner brake pad getting wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 102,313 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Other passenger door does not latch securely closed side door o\s dose not close shut on lock when shut (6.2.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both registration lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight lens slightly marked on faces (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n\s and o\s front tyres on 3mm depth (5.2.3 (e))

Central Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear brake discs on inside face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n\s rear inner brake pad getting wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,359 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 87,406 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 83,614 miles

all brake discs becoming corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2019 83,614 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

all brake discs becoming corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2018 81,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 81,936 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Central Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 76,061 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 68,257 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 61,010 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 53,024 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 44,859 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 36,007 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 24,543 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 XJW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OV58 XJW, 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 XJW registered?

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

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