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VN58 XWE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

143,299 mi
Last recorded143,299 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 143,299 miles

exhaust back box outer casing severely corroded likely to become detached

Fail 14 Apr 2026 143,297 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

exhaust back box outer casing severely corroded likely to become detached

Pass 16 Apr 2025 136,774 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 15 Apr 2025 136,774 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 128,495 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 128,495 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 121,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 119,499 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 114,441 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 114,441 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 112,712 miles

exhausts system corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2020 112,712 miles

exhausts system corroded

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,646 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 104,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions where too clean to register.

Pass 28 Apr 2017 101,614 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 100,122 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 100,122 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 89,608 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 73,486 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 52,333 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 52,333 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,942 miles

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 13 Apr 2012 43,942 miles

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear light lens cracked

Fail 20 Dec 2011 42,898 miles

Nail in O/S rear tyre.

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

O/S rear lamp lens cracked and leaking water. Bulb holder corroded. New lamp and bulb holder required.

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake pads appear to be low. Wheel removal required to carry out inspection.

Pass 20 Dec 2011 42,898 miles

Nail in O/S rear tyre.

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

O/S rear lamp lens cracked and leaking water. Bulb holder corroded. New lamp and bulb holder required.

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

Rear brake pads appear to be low. Wheel removal required to carry out inspection.

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 XWE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 XWE, 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 VN58 XWE registered?

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

Is VN58 XWE safe to buy?

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