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GK08 ZGA

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

234,746 mi
Last recorded234,746 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK08 ZGA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 234,746 miles

front tyres wearing close to limit

Fail 23 Nov 2018 234,448 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

rear brake discs corroding

rear of exhaust corroding

rear tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 22 Nov 2017 232,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 223,872 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear wheel bearing not checked

Pass 14 Feb 2017 218,391 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake dragging

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2017 218,387 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake dragging

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 208,004 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Front brake pads 85% worn. brake discs lipped

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward console bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer cv boot weeping grease @ clip

Nearside Front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder (worn to 1.6mm)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward console bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre badly worn on inner shoulder (worn to 2mm)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 200,632 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wheel arch liner insecure

Pass 12 Mar 2014 192,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 182,258 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 168,632 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 168,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 127,741 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 127,741 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

front discs very lipped.and rear discs.

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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GK08 ZGA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 GK08 ZGA, 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 GK08 ZGA registered?

GK08 ZGA is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 3 March 2008.

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