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WJ58 FDO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,519 mi
Last recorded170,519 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 FDO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 170,519 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective x1 sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2026 170,508 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective x1 sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2025 161,180 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 161,180 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2024 154,124 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 154,124 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 147,681 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 140,726 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 131,311 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 124,210 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 119,920 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush perishing & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush perishing & slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective yellow chalk (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 111,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone back bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

possible duel-mass flywheel rattling

sml damage to windscreen but not affecting drivers view

Pass 7 Sep 2017 101,683 miles

Engine Undertray Fitted

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

OSR tyre wearing low on outer edge

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 92,245 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 80,331 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 69,477 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 54,113 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 39,191 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 39,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 28,102 miles

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

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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WJ58 FDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WJ58 FDO, 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 WJ58 FDO registered?

WJ58 FDO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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