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PJ58 LDF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,293 mi
Last recorded183,293 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ58 LDF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 183,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 181,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door hindge has play

Offside mirror glass broken

hole in washer pipe o/s

Fail 9 May 2025 181,406 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front door hindge has play

Offside mirror glass broken

hole in washer pipe o/s

Pass 3 Apr 2024 177,132 miles

ridges on front discs

travel on brake pedal

Pass 18 Apr 2023 173,753 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 167,791 miles

Nearside drive shaft bolt loose

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Dec 2020 162,390 miles

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 18 Jun 2019 157,523 miles

slight drag on rear brakes

Pass 30 May 2018 152,436 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 152,424 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability cvboot (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Feb 2017 141,634 miles

Offside Front noise from wheel bearing or brake

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 141,634 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front noise from wheel bearing or brake

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 124,504 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 102,262 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 102,262 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 83,846 miles

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

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,838 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 52,396 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 LDF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LDF, 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 LDF registered?

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

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