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CY08 GZZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,483 mi
Last recorded172,483 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY08 GZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 172,483 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 172,483 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 164,631 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 164,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 158,689 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 152,899 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 152,898 miles

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

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

Nearside cv boot slight leak

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

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 8 Sep 2021 145,209 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 145,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside cv boot rubber cracking but not leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2020 138,092 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 128,949 miles

slight misting of oil around offside front shocker

Pass 14 Sep 2018 118,140 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 108,293 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 16 Sep 2016 99,005 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 99,004 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake pads slightly low

Pass 24 Apr 2015 80,883 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 80,883 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)

Pass 13 May 2014 68,781 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 68,780 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 58,278 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 47,391 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 37,538 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 GZZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

CY08 GZZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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