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RV58 YDJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,681 mi
Last recorded133,681 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV58 YDJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 133,681 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 122,514 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,812 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 101,348 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,392 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 84,974 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 22 Oct 2020 84,954 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 1.30 m-1 result 2.41 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 77,999 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,144 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 60,288 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 47,911 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 38,099 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 28,118 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 23,009 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 18,967 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 14,716 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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RV58 YDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RV58 YDJ, 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 RV58 YDJ registered?

RV58 YDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 23 October 2008.

Is RV58 YDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV58 YDJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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