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CY08 GZA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

227,147 mi
Last recorded227,147 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 GZA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 227,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 213,732 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake flexe hoses rubbing on h/b cables

Fail 6 Jan 2021 213,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear brake flexe hoses rubbing on h/b cables

Pass 2 Jul 2019 188,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 188,142 miles

Coil spring mounting insecure locking rings loose (5.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 165,702 miles

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

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose perished

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

Offside Rear flexible brake hose perished

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2018 165,702 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear flexible brake hose perished

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

Offside Rear flexible brake hose perished

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2017 150,397 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 Jun 2017 150,397 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2016 126,220 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 126,220 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2015 107,296 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 107,296 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2014 86,411 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 68,000 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2012 46,988 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 22,218 miles

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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CY08 GZA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CY08 GZA, 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 CY08 GZA registered?

CY08 GZA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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