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SL58 ZYE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,517 mi
Last recorded168,517 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL58 ZYE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 168,517 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 161,084 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 151,348 miles
Fail 27 May 2024 151,348 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 140,522 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 140,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 130,612 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 130,481 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2021 119,855 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2021 119,761 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2020 108,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer and inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 98,416 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 98,416 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 82,879 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,182 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 61,427 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 47,871 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 34,200 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 23,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 13,158 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 ZYE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZYE, 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 SL58 ZYE registered?

SL58 ZYE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 December 2008.

Is SL58 ZYE safe to buy?

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