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SL58 EJV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,432 mi
Last recorded127,432 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 EJV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 127,432 miles

Corotion on both front wheel arch

Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,291 miles

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

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

front shock absorber corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2023 108,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 108,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 94,268 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 7 Dec 2020 81,854 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRAKING

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively NOT ALOWING FULL WHEEL BERAING CHECK (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES LOOK LOW DISCS ALSO HAVE SLIGHT PITTING ON INNER FACES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 81,854 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT CRAKING

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively NOT ALOWING FULL WHEEL BERAING CHECK (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES LOOK LOW DISCS ALSO HAVE SLIGHT PITTING ON INNER FACES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,411 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,401 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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre center tread line ()

rear exhaust box outer skin is incomplete

Pass 15 Jun 2018 74,977 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2017 69,330 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 26 May 2016 65,039 miles

advice rear exhaust and clamp deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2015 59,561 miles

rear shock absorbers soft

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

Fail 25 May 2015 59,561 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear shock absorbers soft

Fail 26 May 2014 51,808 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2014 51,808 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,473 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 38,473 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 29,552 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 EJV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey 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 SL58 EJV, 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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SL58 EJV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 October 2008.

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