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GY08 VHC

2008 Dodge Caliber

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,104 mi
Last recorded100,104 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY08 VHC
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 100,104 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2025 99,923 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill rusted through (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside washer no flow

Pass 28 Aug 2024 95,039 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 95,039 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 88,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 83,264 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 77,608 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,161 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 66,948 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 61,946 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2018 61,763 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 55,402 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner tread. 215/55/r18-99v

Slight mist of oil around both front shock absorbers.

Pass 30 Mar 2016 50,230 miles

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

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

Nail in O/S/F tyre. 215/55/r18-99v

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 215/55/r18-99v

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/55/r18-99v (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer side wall. 215/55/r18-99v (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in O/S/F tyre. 215/55/r18-99v

Nail in O/S/R tyre. 215/55/r18-99v

Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,250 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 44,249 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 38,606 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 38,560 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 34,644 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,970 miles

passenger front wiper blade no good

Pass 4 Apr 2011 23,234 miles

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

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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GY08 VHC is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY08 VHC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GY08 VHC registered?

GY08 VHC is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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