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VN58 BYV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,294 mi
Last recorded189,294 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 BYV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 189,294 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f\rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 189,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement f\rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security x2 (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 184,791 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner tyre misshapen

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 181,303 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 9 Feb 2021 174,735 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 170,063 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 170,063 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 161,010 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 150,464 miles

OS Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 Feb 2018 150,464 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Front arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

OS Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2017 138,963 miles

Oil leak ()

slight play in nsf lower arm front bush

Pass 9 Feb 2016 118,614 miles

both rear tyres close to limit

front brake discs wearing/pads 70%worn

light misting of oil on nsf shock absorber

nsr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 99,631 miles

NS Front antiroll bar upper ball joint gaiter cracking

Pass 13 Feb 2014 79,607 miles

Both front & rear brake pads low

OS Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2013 63,925 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,387 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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VN58 BYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VN58 BYV, 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 VN58 BYV registered?

VN58 BYV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is VN58 BYV safe to buy?

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