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RJ58 DJY

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,027 mi
Last recorded114,027 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 DJY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 114,027 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 110,477 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,640 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 109,638 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,278 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2022 103,278 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 100,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 95,836 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 91,088 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 84,805 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2017 76,637 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on lnner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 69,204 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 62,990 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 62,990 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 55,396 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 49,776 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Oct 2012 43,255 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 36,282 miles

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

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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RJ58 DJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RJ58 DJY, 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 RJ58 DJY registered?

RJ58 DJY is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 9 December 2008.

Is RJ58 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ58 DJY shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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