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OY08 GKE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,273 mi
Last recorded179,273 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY08 GKE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 179,273 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 169,573 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded slightly corroded at upper coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded at top (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking in wall / shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 157,558 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front springs are corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear registration plates are deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front shock absorbers are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 151,133 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 151,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 145,469 miles

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2020 140,101 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 132,164 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 122,864 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,858 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 102,015 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 88,535 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,121 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 70,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 57,175 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 43,714 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 30,958 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 30,958 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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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OY08 GKE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OY08 GKE, 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 OY08 GKE registered?

OY08 GKE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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