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GT55 EAN

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

244,959 mi
Last recorded244,959 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGT55 EAN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 244,959 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2026 244,959 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2025 234,170 miles

Front Lower balljoint dust covers deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 227,212 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 209,310 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 198,777 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 198,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 187,413 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 25 Jun 2021 187,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2020 171,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive AT LOW OIL SENSOR (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 160,859 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on the inner edge

Rear exhaust box corroded but not likely to come adrift

Rear heatshield loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 6 Jul 2018 143,679 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,422 miles

Exhaust deteriorating

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)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 120,665 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 120,665 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 101,773 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 89,123 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 76,058 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 64,363 miles

clip missing on n,s sun visior

n,s,r .tyre inner side wall cracked

nail in o,s,r tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,027 miles

N/S mirror damaged

Rear brake discs worn

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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GT55 EAN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GT55 EAN, 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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GT55 EAN is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 22 December 2008.

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