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RK58 ZLV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

197,753 mi
Last recorded197,753 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 ZLV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 197,753 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 191,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 191,536 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 184,342 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2024 184,342 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 177,129 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 177,052 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2022 166,956 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 161,509 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Backbox deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2020 155,006 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 155,005 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 148,292 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 138,715 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 131,456 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2015 119,038 miles

exhaust backbox slightly corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,397 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 85,787 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 85,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,505 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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RK58 ZLV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RK58 ZLV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RK58 ZLV registered?

RK58 ZLV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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