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WJ58 NCE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc

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MOT Status

Valid

Expires14 Jan 2027

Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)

Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

111,923 mi

Last recorded111,923 miles

Recorded on14 Jan 2026

Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 NCE

MakeVolkswagen

ModelCaddy

Year2008

ColourWhite

Fuel typeDiesel

Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail

Pass 14 Jan 2026 111,923 miles

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens broken

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors front to rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel cooler insecure on offside floor at one end

Fail 8 Jan 2026 111,921 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to broken exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function broken at anti roll bar mounting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step/sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe broken away from box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front outer sill holed but not in a prescribed area

Nearside Rear tail lamp lens broken

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive box section at anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors front to rear corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner box sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres damaged on side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front badly worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

fuel cooler insecure on offside floor at one end

Pass 13 Jan 2025 105,645 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lense broken

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and box sections badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside fuel cooler on floor insecure at one end

Fail 10 Jan 2025 105,643 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed at centre (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lense broken

Nearside outer sill damaged

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and box sections badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside fuel cooler on floor insecure at one end

Pass 15 Jan 2024 98,543 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and inner sills badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil level slightly low

Fail 12 Jan 2024 98,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Fuel tank insecure tank strap broken and tank hanging down (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill hole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis and inner sills badly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn at edges (5.2.3 (e))

oil level slightly low

Pass 13 Jan 2023 92,901 miles

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 90,247 miles

Fail 24 Aug 2021 90,245 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 88,065 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2020 88,065 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 84,618 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake has little reserve travel

Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Aug 2018 82,333 miles

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Aug 2018 82,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch seized

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 31 Aug 2017 79,241 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 79,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens holed (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in treads

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose

engine light indicates a fault

Fail 24 Aug 2016 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking,could cause sudden deflation (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has slight cracking in treads

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield loose

engine light indicates a fault

Fail 27 Aug 2015 74,399 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 74,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,954 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 68,931 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 68,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2012 56,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 56,710 miles

Pass 1 Sep 2011 42,746 miles

Fail 31 Aug 2011 42,746 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 NCE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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

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