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PJ58 BYD

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,301 mi
Last recorded146,301 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 BYD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 146,301 miles

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

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

Nearside sunvisor clip broken

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

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2025 139,836 miles

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

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 131,015 miles

Nearside sunvisor clip broken

Pass 17 Aug 2023 124,347 miles

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

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

Nearside sunvisor retaining clip missing

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 115,722 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 106,489 miles

Nearside sunvisor clip missing

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

Rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2020 104,628 miles

Coolant level on minimum mark

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside sunvisor retaining lip missing

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2020 104,628 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant level on minimum mark

Nearside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Nearside sunvisor retaining lip missing

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 98,267 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake discs corroded on edges

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2018 89,667 miles

Exhaust silencer corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 79,397 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2017 79,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,830 miles

Rear Rear silencer outer skin corrioded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 54,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 40,897 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,854 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 25,259 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 24,300 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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PJ58 BYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc 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 PJ58 BYD, 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 PJ58 BYD registered?

PJ58 BYD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ58 BYD shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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