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WG58 GUA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

142,316 mi
Last recorded142,316 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG58 GUA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 142,316 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 142,316 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both, poor image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear heat shield insecure

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively All (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 141,277 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 131,632 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 131,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 122,294 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 115,263 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 102,373 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 102,369 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

auxillary drive belt detioriated

Pass 24 Jan 2018 92,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

item removed from drivers view

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 83,724 miles

item removed from drivers view

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,040 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)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,894 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)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 49,764 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 35,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 23,141 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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WG58 GUA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WG58 GUA, 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 WG58 GUA registered?

WG58 GUA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 December 2008.

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The MOT history for WG58 GUA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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