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VO58 XRL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

230,821 mi
Last recorded230,821 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO58 XRL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 230,821 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 230,805 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 230,256 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2024 229,921 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Front strut top mount slightly stiff in operation

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2023 227,285 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 227,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 224,166 miles

Rear n/s and o/s shock absorbers deteriorated

back box deteriorated

Fail 8 Feb 2022 224,157 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear n/s and o/s shock absorbers deteriorated

back box deteriorated

Pass 26 Jan 2021 220,670 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers deteriorated

Pass 30 Jan 2020 215,099 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2020 215,097 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 199,292 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 199,290 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 185,684 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge, uneven wear

rear discs and pads worn

Fail 1 Feb 2018 185,684 miles

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front discs and pads wearing thin

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge, uneven wear

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 10 Feb 2017 177,490 miles

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 117,489 miles

registration plate incorrect Both (6.3.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 172,860 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 172,856 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 168,458 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2014 168,455 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2013 165,593 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 149,965 miles

Both front tyre worn on inside edge>>>> both front tyres worn to 3mm

Front number plate damaged/cracked but not likely to be misread

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

Fail 6 Nov 2012 149,965 miles

Both front tyre worn on inside edge>>>> both front tyres worn to 3mm

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate damaged/cracked but not likely to be misread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 106,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 106,824 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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VO58 XRL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VO58 XRL, 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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VO58 XRL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 7 November 2008.

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