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GF08 KFO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

152,269 mi
Last recorded152,269 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 KFO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2023 152,269 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower ball joints (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm and have cuts in (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 146,645 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 139,493 miles

Nearside 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 18 Aug 2021 139,492 miles

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

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

Nearside 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 24 Aug 2020 126,097 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2020 125,833 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 116,779 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 109,175 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 102,383 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre tread

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 94,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 94,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,031 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 69,583 miles

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pads low

Fail 12 Aug 2014 69,583 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

offside front tyre worn inner edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,082 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 44,598 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 43,116 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak from intercooler pipe

Fail 3 May 2011 43,116 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

oil leak from intercooler pipe

oil level on min

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 KFO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 KFO, 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 KFO registered?

GF08 KFO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is GF08 KFO safe to buy?

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