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PJ58 BYS

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,995 mi
Last recorded147,995 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 BYS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 147,995 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lights: Lens damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R - Leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2026 147,993 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brakes: Handbrake travel - high

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

Front Coil spring corroded Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lights: Lens damaged

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both N/S/R & O/S/R - Leaf springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2024 138,753 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Casing Corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and Worn Bushes and Corroded Condition (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Deteriorated/Cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Void Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position/Fog Lamp Lens Damaged/Cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and Corroded Condition (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge and Cracking Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Wheels

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 138,752 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both Front Linkages (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Rears Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Casing Corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and Worn Bushes and Corroded Condition (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer CV Boot Deteriorated/Cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner Rear Void Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position/Fog Lamp Lens Damaged/Cracked

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and Corroded Condition (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Inner Edge and Cracking Condition (5.2.3 (e))

Play Felt in Steering Rack at Wheels

Service brake binding but not excessively Both Rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 130,584 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 117,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 105,147 miles

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,759 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 82,710 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,679 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 74,679 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 73,512 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 71,070 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 69,070 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,358 miles

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

N/s/r Wheel has slight brake bind

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 62,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 56,397 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 BYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BYS, 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 BYS registered?

PJ58 BYS is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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