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GL08 KPV

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

173,057 mi
Last recorded173,057 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL08 KPV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 173,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 165,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 162,438 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 158,413 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 154,989 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 148,806 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 142,465 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2020 142,465 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 139,338 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 135,581 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 132,848 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 129,515 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 124,694 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 123,012 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 115,559 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2014 115,556 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2013 103,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2012 93,913 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 10 May 2012 93,913 miles

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

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 May 2011 79,927 miles

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

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

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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GL08 KPV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GL08 KPV, 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 GL08 KPV registered?

GL08 KPV is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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