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G3 NER

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

93,864 mi
Last recorded93,864 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 NER
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 93,864 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 90,029 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 84,842 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,248 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the outer edges and heavily perished

Offside Front tyre wearing on the outer edges and heavily perished

Pass 7 Dec 2020 69,004 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 67,763 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2018 65,739 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 63,908 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Front coil springs corroded

n/s trim lights wire cable tied to moving parts ( bottom arm)

Fail 4 Dec 2017 63,908 miles

Emissions to clean to receive a printout

Front coil springs corroded

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

n/s trim lights wire cable tied to moving parts ( bottom arm)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 61,890 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 59,778 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 59,778 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 57,508 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 51,773 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 48,234 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 39,957 miles

Spare tyre defective

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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G3 NER 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 88.2%.

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 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 G3 NER, 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 G3 NER registered?

G3 NER is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 October 2008.

Is G3 NER safe to buy?

The MOT history for G3 NER shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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