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D12 GTO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,676 mi
Last recorded145,676 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 GTO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 145,676 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 137,507 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2024 137,493 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin requires urgent attention (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 131,091 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 126,168 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 120,409 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 114,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 12 Oct 2020 114,337 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 108,625 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 103,037 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,887 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 80,101 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 74,338 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 63,003 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 49,949 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 33,320 miles

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

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

Small cut in nearside front tyre

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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D12 GTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 D12 GTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D12 GTO registered?

D12 GTO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 November 2008.

Is D12 GTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D12 GTO shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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