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RE58 FXU

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,228 mi
Last recorded167,228 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE58 FXU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 167,228 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 167,228 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 162,053 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,913 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn to the limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 139,510 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S/R & N/S/R. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S/R & N/S/R. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 134,334 miles

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Fail 1 Mar 2021 134,328 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear brake discs in slightly poor condition

Rear brake pads wearing low

Slight play in rear anti-roll bar centre bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2020 126,654 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,522 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 114,522 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 98,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 82,127 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 80,419 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit close to 1.6 mm and cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 74,044 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,044 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 65,261 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,450 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,706 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 35,434 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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RE58 FXU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RE58 FXU, 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 RE58 FXU registered?

RE58 FXU is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 September 2008.

Is RE58 FXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE58 FXU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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