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T1 VRW

2008 Dodge Caliber

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

97,180 mi
Last recorded97,180 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT1 VRW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 97,180 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 93,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 84,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 84,023 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working PRS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working PRS (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 75,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 67,504 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 58,985 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 51,589 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 51,589 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both side lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 51,583 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn boomadang (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 50,647 miles

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure low light on

Fail 25 Jul 2018 50,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working Both (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure low light on

Pass 28 Jul 2017 49,901 miles

Engine management light on

Front subframe has surface corrosion not excessive

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tpms light on vehicle too old to meet test fail criteria

Pass 26 Jul 2016 48,730 miles

E.M.L on

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 47,603 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 47,598 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 43,285 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2013 33,425 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 33,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 23,797 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 15,767 miles

Advise both rear brake discs pitted on inner edges

Fail 28 Feb 2011 15,759 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Advise both rear brake discs pitted on inner edges

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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T1 VRW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 T1 VRW, 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 T1 VRW registered?

T1 VRW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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