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WJ58 LWE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

151,020 mi
Last recorded151,020 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 LWE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2026 151,020 miles

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

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

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

under body covered in underseal stopping a full inspection key component's

Pass 27 Aug 2025 143,364 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 143,364 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 135,084 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under side corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2023 132,435 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 123,856 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 123,267 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 109,798 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 100,617 miles

Rear shock shrouds corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Fail 17 Dec 2020 100,615 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear shock shrouds corroded

front brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 28 May 2020 95,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 95,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back of engine (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps bothe not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Pass 8 May 2019 87,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both NS & OS heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2019 87,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner arch (5.2.3 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both NS & OS heavy corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 77,804 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 77,797 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking fuel pipe to filter (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2017 73,728 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 67,482 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,922 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 62,922 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 56,129 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 56,129 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 50,340 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre stepped

Fail 2 Jul 2013 50,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jan 2012 41,337 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 41,337 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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 LWE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 WJ58 LWE, 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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WJ58 LWE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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