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PJ58 BYO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,073 mi
Last recorded122,073 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 BYO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 122,073 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbone light corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres light cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 117,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 113,896 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2023 113,863 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 108,855 miles

Exhaust mounting defective central clamp deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

horn connection intermittent, pressed multiple times and started working again

Pass 14 Oct 2021 105,308 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 105,308 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 102,689 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 99,910 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 96,026 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 87,693 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 87,693 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 80,003 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 80,003 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 67,059 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 63,778 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 58,325 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 57,419 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,070 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 50,434 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 BYO 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 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 PJ58 BYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PJ58 BYO registered?

PJ58 BYO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 2 December 2008.

Is PJ58 BYO safe to buy?

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