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RJ58 NLX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

199,793 mi
Last recorded199,793 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 NLX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 199,793 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 182,158 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 167,418 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 10 Jul 2018 167,418 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jul 2017 154,017 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 136,953 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 114,188 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 113,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 91,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 May 2013 72,960 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 66,864 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 48,285 miles

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

front numberplate deteriorating

Pass 29 Nov 2011 48,285 miles

front numberplate deteriorating

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 NLX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ58 NLX, 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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RJ58 NLX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 18 December 2008.

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