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VN58 LJX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,636 mi
Last recorded140,636 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 LJX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 140,636 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 126,786 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 118,994 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 114,818 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 114,818 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 110,715 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 110,709 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 110,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Pass 3 Feb 2018 108,707 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Feb 2018 108,707 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Shock absorbers heavily corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Feb 2017 106,601 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 106,601 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 103,610 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre worn close to limit

both rear tyre worn on inner edges

Pass 13 Feb 2015 98,382 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 90,572 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 83,215 miles

chip in screen

Pass 20 Jan 2012 70,643 miles

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

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

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 LJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LJX, 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

How do I check the history of VN58 LJX?

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What year was VN58 LJX registered?

VN58 LJX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 24 December 2008.

Is VN58 LJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN58 LJX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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