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GP08 HHO

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,866 mi
Last recorded160,866 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP08 HHO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 160,866 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front - Bonnet release handle missing (adapted pull)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured - NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured - NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 159,375 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front Lower - Bonnet release handle missing

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 159,363 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour - NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn - NS/OS console bush (rear BIG one) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front - Bonnet release handle missing

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 156,607 miles

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front - Bonnet release handle missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Friction surface corroded 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Stepped edging (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured - NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - NS minimal efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 156,603 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour - Headlamp lens unclear (yellow affect) indicator inside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate incorrect - Dimensions of plate and character spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Registration plate incorrect - Dimensions of plate and character spacing (0.1 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed - Layer worn through (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

- Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

Front - Bonnet release handle missing

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement - NS/OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Friction surface corroded 60% (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - Stepped edging (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured - NS/OS (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. - NS minimal efficiency (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 146,554 miles

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Sep 2022 135,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 135,911 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 128,257 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2021 128,257 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 122,863 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2020 122,863 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2019 118,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake has slight bind

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 114,052 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2017 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 110,604 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 104,075 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 104,075 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,167 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,439 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 53,684 miles

side steps fitted

slight corrosion on suspension and stearing components

tow bar fitted

Fail 11 Jul 2013 53,684 miles

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

side steps fitted

slight corrosion on suspension and stearing components

tow bar fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2012 30,430 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 24,697 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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GP08 HHO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GP08 HHO, 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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GP08 HHO is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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