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SL58 EKC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,659 mi
Last recorded113,659 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 EKC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 113,659 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened bushes worn (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

under side rear floor corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2024 110,155 miles

Exhaust corroded

Floor corroded

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,322 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Big round ones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear axle corroded

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2022 103,665 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 99,594 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2020 94,177 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 90,240 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,731 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,732 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 74,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 74,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,048 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,306 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,306 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 51,205 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 40,517 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 40,517 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 28,843 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 EKC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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

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