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VN58 UWV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,093 mi
Last recorded130,093 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 130,093 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 130,093 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 123,376 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 123,372 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 117,125 miles

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))

Silencer corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 111,153 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 111,153 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 105,094 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 98,124 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 98,124 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 88,878 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 30 Jun 2018 80,484 miles

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Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s/f brake requires attention

oil / coolant low

Pass 17 May 2017 72,294 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 58,174 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 58,049 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn & corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly worn & corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 45,014 miles

Rear brake discs pitted

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 38,554 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 29,265 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 20,966 miles

front and rear brake disc scored

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 UWV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN58 UWV, 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 UWV registered?

VN58 UWV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 11 December 2008.

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