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GJ08 ZCV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

143,929 mi
Last recorded143,929 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ08 ZCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 143,929 miles

Horn tone weak but deemed satisfactory

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 140,362 miles

BOTH nearside & offside washer jet settings low but providing satisfactory screen clearance

Horn tone poor - satisfactory output.

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NOTABLE PLAY - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil NOTABLE signs of previous leakage - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE - ADVISE EARLY REPLACEMENT (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing NOTABLE CORROSION - JUST DEEMED PASSABLE (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 135,090 miles

BOTH nearside & offside rear shock absorber outer casings corroded

BOTH nearside & offside washer jet settings low on screen - providing only satisfactory screen clearance.

Horn tone poor but satisfactory

Offside Rear Brake binding - not excessively - Both brake disc & brake pad frictional material showing signs of overheating - monitor

Pass 5 Jan 2023 131,438 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Intermediate to front section exhaust badly corroded x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Intermediate to rear exhaust silencer badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Horn tone satisfactory

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber outer casing badly corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bush deteriorating/unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH nearside & offside "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skins badly corroded ADVISED OWNER OF RECRTIFICATION REQUIRED PRIOR TO NEXT INSPECTION

Pass 8 Jan 2022 126,748 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone arm rear innermost bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & offside "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 121,461 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 117,429 miles

Front upper strut mounting noisey

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shaped bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 117,429 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front upper strut mounting noisey

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d shaped bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 109,941 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 103,228 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 98,042 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres inner shoulders worn (4.1.E.1)

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

both front discs slightly lipped

Pass 29 Dec 2015 93,000 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Jan 2015 87,092 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 81,100 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 71,338 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 60,175 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 43,175 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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GJ08 ZCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GJ08 ZCV, 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 ZCV registered?

GJ08 ZCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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