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SL58 DFX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

251,677 mi
Last recorded251,677 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 DFX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 251,677 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 251,677 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire loose (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 243,718 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 234,374 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 226,669 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 217,136 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 206,446 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view a small crack and a chip upper right well away from the swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 195,092 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 195,092 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen squirts to low (3.5 (a))

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

Central Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire has came loose near the rear silencer (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 178,389 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 163,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 157,498 miles

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

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

Fail 12 Jul 2016 157,498 miles

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

Rear exhaust box starting to corrode.

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 152,851 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 152,851 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

engine oil level low

power steering fluid level low

Pass 9 Dec 2014 136,900 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 115,921 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 86,667 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 58,015 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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SL58 DFX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SL58 DFX, 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 SL58 DFX registered?

SL58 DFX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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