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GL05 ZZZ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,414 mi
Last recorded214,414 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL05 ZZZ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 214,414 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 210,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 206,917 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 203,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 200,465 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 196,629 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 196,627 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn saddle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Oil leaking excessively from engine of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 193,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 187,679 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2018 187,658 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 183,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 177,479 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear brake discs

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 27 Aug 2015 172,076 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 172,075 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 171,923 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 167,698 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Fuel flap faulty.

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Fail 24 Jul 2014 167,698 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Exhaust corroded.

Fuel flap faulty.

Slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes.

Pass 12 Mar 2013 159,459 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Mar 2012 147,392 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 74,169 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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GL05 ZZZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL05 ZZZ, 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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GL05 ZZZ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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