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RJ58 OYW

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,293 mi
Last recorded167,293 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ58 OYW
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 167,293 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2025 167,190 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 158,931 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 150,302 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 140,319 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 130,555 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 130,555 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 120,578 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 110,277 miles

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 27 Nov 2018 100,843 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both at rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 100,836 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides at rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both at rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 92,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 85,632 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Fail 29 Nov 2016 85,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front, rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres cracks on tread

Pass 18 Nov 2015 73,766 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non oblig mirror (8.1.2a)

o/s/f acc damaged poss damage to tre, or wishbone

Fail 18 Nov 2015 73,762 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front 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)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view non oblig mirror (8.1.2a)

o/s/f acc damaged poss damage to tre, or wishbone

Pass 25 Jun 2014 55,626 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2013 48,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2013 48,142 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 33,639 miles

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

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

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

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

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 OYW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OYW, 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 OYW registered?

RJ58 OYW is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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