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RE58 VHV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

230,407 mi
Last recorded230,407 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 230,407 miles

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has slight water ingress

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose Arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Nov 2021 211,646 miles

n/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2020 194,790 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 183,394 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 169,550 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 169,549 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working nearside & offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 152,113 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 152,113 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced upper bracket broken (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre below limit

tracking check needed

Fail 20 Oct 2016 136,176 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced upper bracket broken (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

spare tyre below limit

tracking check needed

Pass 27 Oct 2015 112,677 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

front and rear pads wearing out

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2014 90,782 miles

Both front tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders.

Front registration plate deteriorating.

Nail lodged in tread of OSR tyre.

OSF tyre tread low.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 90,775 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Both front tyres heavy wear at inner shoulders.

Front registration plate deteriorating.

Nail lodged in tread of OSR tyre.

OSF tyre tread low.

OSF wiper juddering slightly.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 80,992 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 80,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 70,071 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,148 miles

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 Front 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 VHV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RE58 VHV, 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 VHV registered?

RE58 VHV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 October 2008.

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