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PJ58 HRE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,715 mi
Last recorded101,715 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 HRE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 101,715 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 96,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 96,493 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 85,830 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 79,610 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 75,287 miles

O/s mirror surround missing

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Fail 27 Sep 2016 75,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Front brake pads 1/2 worn,Brake disc surfaces worn/lipped

O/s mirror surround missing

Under body dry/slight corrosion

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Pass 29 Sep 2015 67,225 miles

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS ARE PERISHED

BOTH FRONT SUSPESNION TRACK CONTROL ARM REAR INNER BUSHES ARE SLIGHTLY SPLIT

THE EXHAUST IS CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

THE O/S DOOR MIRROR PLASTIC SURROUND IS MISSING

THERE IS SLIGHT ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT INCLUDING THE BUMPER, RADIATOR AND SURROUNDING PLASTICS

THERE IS VARIOUS SLIGHT UNDERBODY AND COMPONENT CORROSION

Fail 29 Sep 2015 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION LOWER BALL JOINT DUST COVERS ARE PERISHED

BOTH FRONT SUSPESNION TRACK CONTROL ARM REAR INNER BUSHES ARE SLIGHTLY SPLIT

ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE DRIVERS VIEW PRIOR TO TEST

THE AIR FILTER AIR DUCTING IS SINSECURE

THE EXHAUST IS CORRODED BUT NOT LEAKING

THE O/S DOOR MIRROR PLASTIC SURROUND IS MISSING

THE O/S PARKING BRAKE LEVER ON THE CALIPER IS NOT RETURNING TO THE FULLY OFF POSITION

THERE IS SLIGHT ACCIDENT DAMAGE TO THE FRONT INCLUDING THE BUMPER, RADIATOR AND SURROUNDING PLASTICS

THERE IS VARIOUS SLIGHT UNDERBODY AND COMPONENT CORROSION

Pass 4 Aug 2014 57,698 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 52,835 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 52,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front 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 5 Oct 2012 46,073 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 34,915 miles

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

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 HRE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PJ58 HRE, 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 HRE registered?

PJ58 HRE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 December 2008.

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