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GF08 ASZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,783 mi
Last recorded98,783 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 ASZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 98,783 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 98,783 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 96,387 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 93,970 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 93,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 91,813 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 88,821 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 88,817 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 85,913 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 85,913 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,055 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 84,055 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 81,990 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 81,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 78,775 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 70,542 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

Fail 18 Oct 2016 70,542 miles

Emissions not tested belt history unconfirmed (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

rear shock absorbers slightly weak

rear silencer outer skin corroded

rear tyres cracking in tread grooves

Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,372 miles

Both front arm bushes starting to D bond

Both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 16 Oct 2014 59,643 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 59,633 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 53,219 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 46,560 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 38,053 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 29,076 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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GF08 ASZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF08 ASZ, 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 GF08 ASZ registered?

GF08 ASZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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