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E8 GGR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,794 mi
Last recorded144,794 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE8 GGR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 144,794 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2024 140,470 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 140,430 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 133,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Fail 16 Oct 2023 133,100 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tread ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,216 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 127,212 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid o/s and n/s (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 121,432 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 121,432 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s dust covers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both n/s and o/s bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,170 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 115,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 106,511 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 106,511 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 100,522 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 100,522 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 88,897 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2015 80,276 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 67,181 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 55,097 miles

Both front tyres getting low,slightly wearing edges

Rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Nov 2012 44,782 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 44,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 32,532 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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E8 GGR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E8 GGR, 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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E8 GGR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 December 2008.

Is E8 GGR safe to buy?

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