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2008 Volkswagen Caddy 2.0L Diesel · GU58 AAZ

GU58 AAZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 156,613 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jan 2025.

Make & Model
VOLKSWAGEN CADDY
Year / Origin
2008 · Canterbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Jan 2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (14 May 2024)
Recorded Mileage
156,613 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Jan 2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 14 May 2024
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2008
Engine
1968cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The Volkswagen Caddy is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in January 2024 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears remarkably stable, as the vehicle has consistently secured passes over the last several years. Although there was a failure recorded one day before the January 2024 pass, it was rectified immediately, suggesting a proactive approach to addressing issues once identified to prevent ongoing mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. The data shows a steady accumulation of miles between 2021 and 2024, with the vehicle covering roughly 11,500 miles in that three-year window. This consistent usage suggests the car has heavily used regularly rather than sitting idle for long periods, which is generally beneficial for seals and components, though it indicates standard wear expected for an eighteen-year-old chassis. Despite the clean history in the most recent tests, a buyer should perform a thorough physical inspection of structural areas, specifically checking the sills and arches for rust which is common on this model. Given the age and mileage, the suspension components such as bushes, springs, and shock absorbers should be examined for signs of fatigue or leaks. It is also advisable to check the brake lines and discs for corrosion to ensure no hidden degradation has occurred since the last inspection.

GU58 AAZ Key Findings

  • 20 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 05/01/2024
  • 156,613 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)
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GU58 AAZ Mileage History

  1. 28/07/201187,449 mi
  2. 28/07/201187,449 mi
  3. 13/07/201292,028 mi+4,579 mi
  4. 19/07/201396,279 mi+4,251 mi
  5. 25/07/201396,373 mi+94 mi
  6. 21/07/2014100,929 mi+4,556 mi
  7. 27/07/2015105,451 mi+4,522 mi
  8. 27/07/2016109,956 mi+4,505 mi
  9. 27/07/2016109,956 mi
  10. 06/01/2017110,305 mi+349 mi
  11. 02/01/2018121,455 mi+11,150 mi
  12. 07/01/2019129,788 mi+8,333 mi
  13. 09/01/2019129,788 mi
  14. 06/01/2020139,655 mi+9,867 mi
  15. 06/01/2021145,111 mi+5,456 mi
  16. 07/01/2021145,112 mi+1 mi
  17. 07/01/2022148,584 mi+3,472 mi
  18. 05/01/2023153,044 mi+4,460 mi
  19. 04/01/2024156,613 mi+3,569 mi
  20. 05/01/2024156,613 mi

Average of roughly 5,560 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.

GU58 AAZ MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 09:21
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Caddy (GU58 AAZ) between July 2011 and January 2024.

The record contains 14 passes and 6 failures.

The most recent test on 05 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both 'D' bushes on axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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