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SV58 YGF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

115,753 mi
Last recorded115,753 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV58 YGF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Mar 2021 115,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 109,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 109,593 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 102,628 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 102,628 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 93,622 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2018 93,620 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

no damping on front n/s suspension

no damping on rear suspension

Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,714 miles

n/s lower front ball joint to suspension arm, one fixing bolt broken

Pass 14 Dec 2015 75,533 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 71,573 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,757 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 52,296 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 52,294 miles

Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 39,221 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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SV58 YGF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 SV58 YGF, 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 SV58 YGF registered?

SV58 YGF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 October 2008.

Is SV58 YGF safe to buy?

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