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WJ58 WKV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,938 mi
Last recorded174,938 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ58 WKV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 174,938 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tie rod slight play

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

Rear Exhaust tail box heat shield insecure

Rear Exhaust tail box outer skin corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2024 168,561 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 162,582 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front coil springs showing signs of corrosion. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 157,065 miles

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both front upper. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers upper casings. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 157,064 miles

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

Front Upper Coil spring corroded Both front upper. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear shock absorbers upper casings. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 151,393 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear outer casings in poor condition. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 151,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear D bushes showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both rear outer casings in poor condition. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 145,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 140,192 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 133,087 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 123,759 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 115,984 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 105,221 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 96,719 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,881 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 84,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 76,416 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 76,326 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 64,503 miles

Front tyres low (4mm)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 53,001 miles

Rear pads low (80-90%)

Rear tyres low (2-3mm)

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 WKV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

WJ58 WKV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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