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2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,637 mi
Last recorded122,637 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF08 USD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 122,637 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 121,504 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 120,540 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 119,238 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 119,237 miles

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

both rear discs in a poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2022 117,316 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 117,316 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,619 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 114,632 miles

Front windows washer pipe split

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,009 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 111,009 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 105,626 miles

Rear both rear brake discs in a poor condition

Fail 23 Apr 2018 105,626 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Rear both rear brake discs in a poor condition

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,273 miles

Nearside sill starting to corroded

both rear discs in a poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2017 101,273 miles

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

Nearside sill starting to corroded

both rear discs in a poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2016 94,546 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 87,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 83,895 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,481 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 68,351 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2011 56,113 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 56,113 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 USD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 USD, 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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GF08 USD is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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