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VU58 YXF

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

182,571 mi
Last recorded182,571 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU58 YXF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 182,571 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 173,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 163,891 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 127,930 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 127,912 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 96,022 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 92,022 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2020 92,022 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 90,442 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 88,495 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 88,495 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,785 miles

Front and rear brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Jun 2014 71,725 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 64,439 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear shock-absorbers have reduced damping effect

upper stop-lamp missing

Fail 10 Jun 2013 64,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear shock-absorbers have reduced damping effect

upper stop-lamp missing

Pass 26 Jun 2012 49,432 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,097 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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VU58 YXF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,968cc 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 VU58 YXF, 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 VU58 YXF registered?

VU58 YXF is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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The MOT history for VU58 YXF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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