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RF58 EXA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

156,196 mi
Last recorded156,196 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF58 EXA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 156,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 7 May 2026 156,196 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 148,024 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2025 148,024 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both `d` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 142,852 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ` d ` bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 136,213 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 115,497 miles

both rear brake discs corroded and worn

nsf shock absorber leaking

osr brake binding

Pass 11 Dec 2019 105,163 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 11 Dec 2019 105,161 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear flexi hoses touching leaf springs

both rear tyres worn to 3mm

exhaust centre box blowing

Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,466 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

child seat fitted adult belt not checked

front brake discs very corroded inner faces

ns number plate light dim

nsf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

nsr tyre sidewall perished

osf shock absorber has slight misting of oil

osr anti roll bar drop link has slight play

rear brake discs very corroded inner faces

windscreen chipped

Fail 4 Dec 2018 98,465 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer blowing emissions not tested (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

child seat fitted adult belt not checked

front brake discs very corroded inner faces

ns number plate light dim

nsf rear wishbone bush split but not resulting in excessive movement

nsr tyre sidewall perished

osf shock absorber has slight misting of oil

osr anti roll bar drop link has slight play

rear brake discs very corroded inner faces

windscreen chipped

Pass 6 Dec 2017 90,377 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres [both] slightly deteriorated / cracked in tread

Pass 28 Nov 2016 82,579 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2015 71,728 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 65,237 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 61,575 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 56,279 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 43,976 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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RF58 EXA 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 RF58 EXA, 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 RF58 EXA registered?

RF58 EXA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 December 2008.

Is RF58 EXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF58 EXA 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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