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PG08 GGX

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,536 mi
Last recorded182,536 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG08 GGX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2025 182,536 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2025 182,514 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush - Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 169,141 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 169,139 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2023 167,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 167,609 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shocker bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 157,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 148,421 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 139,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 133,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and several cuts but no cords seen (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front mirror housing damaged and taped up

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 128,303 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 128,303 miles

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror housing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 122,625 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel tight to turn

Pass 22 Nov 2016 116,520 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 116,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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Pass 1 Dec 2015 108,905 miles

NSF AND OSR TYRES ON MOT LIMIT

Nearside DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

OSF TYRE LESS THAN 2MM NSR TYRE 2MM ALLSO BALD ON EDGE

Fail 1 Dec 2015 108,905 miles

NSF AND OSR TYRES ON MOT LIMIT

Nearside DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

OSF TYRE LESS THAN 2MM NSR TYRE 2MM ALLSO BALD ON EDGE

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NOT WORKING (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,957 miles

front tyres wearing quite alot more on inner edges [getting low!]both rear tyres nearly bald on inner edges allso worn close to MOT LIMITS.

vehicle struggled to meet emission req`ments.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 102,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front tyres wearing quite alot more on inner edges [getting low!]both rear tyres nearly bald on inner edges allso worn close to MOT LIMITS.

vehicle struggled to meet emission req`ments.

Fail 6 Dec 2013 97,015 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 97,015 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 78,926 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,709 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,960 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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PG08 GGX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White 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 PG08 GGX, 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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PG08 GGX is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 August 2008.

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