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VN58 YRT

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

130,307 mi
Last recorded130,307 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 YRT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 130,307 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 122,590 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear shocker cover corroded

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 112,834 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

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

Pass 3 Sep 2022 112,728 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover corroded

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 12 May 2022 112,344 miles

Emissions not tested not tested due to pipe broken (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe broken round turbo area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure bulge on sidewall 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges at 3 mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split round clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges at 3 mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges at 3 mm 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear number plate bulb not working

Nearside Rear shock absorber corroded

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight split round clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive leaking down back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear outer skin on back box loose

Pass 15 Apr 2021 106,602 miles

Front Exhaust blowing round turbo and dpf filter

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover starting to split

Nearside Rear number plate bulb not working

Offside Front ball joint dust cover starting to split

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin coming away

Fail 13 Apr 2021 106,602 miles

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

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 Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16-91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205-55-16-91v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust blowing round turbo and dpf filter

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive round engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover starting to split

Nearside Rear number plate bulb not working

Offside Front ball joint dust cover starting to split

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin coming away

Pass 23 Mar 2020 101,176 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 89,520 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 79,989 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 79,986 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 67,862 miles

Front tyres wearing inner egdes

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

Pass 23 May 2015 53,158 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing inner egdes

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,968 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 25,760 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 25,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/r tyre is worn down to 1.6mm on the outer tread.Replacement reccomended

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 YRT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YRT, 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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VN58 YRT is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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