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RF58 EXG

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,715 mi
Last recorded184,715 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 184,715 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2026 184,706 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2025 180,161 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 176,899 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 171,454 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 165,374 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 154,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 141,697 miles

both rear brake discs showing corrosion especially inner faces

Fail 3 Nov 2020 141,694 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

both rear brake discs showing corrosion especially inner faces

Pass 24 Oct 2019 136,672 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 136,672 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Indicates a fault. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear attachment bush.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear attachment bush.

Pass 31 Dec 2018 131,054 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 131,054 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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 Rear attachment bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 123,130 miles

Engine management lamp is illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Dec 2017 123,130 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine management lamp is illuminated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 119,534 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 112,269 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 101,225 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 89,448 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 76,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,508 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,224 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 EXG is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF58 EXG, 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 EXG registered?

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

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