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PJ58 EKW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

175,447 mi
Last recorded175,447 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 175,447 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 171,217 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 163,230 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 154,152 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 146,768 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 131,024 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 102,513 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 93,090 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 93,090 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 90,272 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 84,871 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 84,871 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 72,229 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,683 miles

Rear brake discs starting to corrode.

Spare tyre defective

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 EKW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EKW, 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 EKW registered?

PJ58 EKW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 December 2008.

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The MOT history for PJ58 EKW shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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