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OY58 OSJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,816 mi
Last recorded216,816 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY58 OSJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 216,816 miles

underbody sealed

Pass 22 Jun 2024 206,390 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underbody sealed

Pass 1 Nov 2023 205,828 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Fail 1 Nov 2023 205,827 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Pass 21 Oct 2022 204,124 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Underside of vehicle in rusty condition .

Pass 2 Nov 2021 201,536 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 197,414 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 197,413 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 190,360 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside front and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 183,333 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 183,333 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 178,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 178,608 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 165,752 miles

rear bumpstops worn

Fail 8 Sep 2014 137,736 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 137,736 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 108,000 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 108,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,607 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 56,997 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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OY58 OSJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 OY58 OSJ, 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 OY58 OSJ registered?

OY58 OSJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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