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GJ08 VUH

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

125,530 mi
Last recorded125,530 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 VUH
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 125,530 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 125,530 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 117,018 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 111,313 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight imbalance from front service brake application

Fail 28 Mar 2017 111,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight imbalance from front service brake application

Pass 10 Mar 2016 99,756 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

offside and nearside rear tyres worn slightly out of shape over tread area

Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,525 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARING SLIGHTLY NOISEY WHEN ROTATED

Fail 26 Mar 2014 79,669 miles

FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY SLIOGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE OVER TREAD AREA

SPARE TYRE VALVE DETERIORATED

Pass 26 Mar 2014 79,669 miles

FRONT TYRES NEARING WEAR BAND INDICATORS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN VERY SLIOGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE OVER TREAD AREA

SPARE TYRE VALVE DETERIORATED

Pass 21 Mar 2013 63,563 miles

nearside front tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,663 miles

cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,662 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 18 Mar 2011 50,202 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 50,201 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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GJ08 VUH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GJ08 VUH, 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 GJ08 VUH registered?

GJ08 VUH is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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