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G16 DTL

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

219,456 mi
Last recorded219,456 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG16 DTL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 219,456 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NS park brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear NSR suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link fitted to OSF appears to be incorrect part ,possibly NS drop link

Offside Rear OSR park brake effort is much lower than NSR , Minimum requirement only just met

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle has been fitted over the springs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2025 219,454 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged OSR park brake cable frayed , over 50% of strands snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil leaking onto exhaust flexible pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess NS park brake cable deteriorated (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Rear NSR suspension bump stop missing

Offside Front Anti roll bar drop link fitted to OSF appears to be incorrect part ,possibly NS drop link

Offside Rear OSR park brake effort is much lower than NSR , Minimum requirement only just met

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear axle has been fitted over the springs

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2025 219,444 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most, subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most, subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 203,480 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2024 203,480 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 195,936 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 187,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 178,154 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 166,575 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 152,122 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 152,120 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 148,906 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 131,117 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 May 2018 130,838 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 122,618 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)

Fail 9 May 2017 122,618 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)

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

Pass 9 May 2016 111,198 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2015 98,909 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2015 98,909 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,185 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 70,221 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 70,216 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,971 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 61,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,849 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)

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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G16 DTL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G16 DTL, 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 G16 DTL registered?

G16 DTL is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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