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VA08 GDE

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

188,118 mi
Last recorded188,118 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA08 GDE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 188,118 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 187,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front lower arm, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 172,234 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose over back silencer

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears have cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 156,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Top strut mounting slight play

Offside Front door hinge worn

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked at the top (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 141,387 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 141,387 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 135,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp loose (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 135,059 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear clamp loose (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s bottom arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 125,648 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 125,646 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2016 111,115 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 93,003 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 93,003 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 78,887 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2014 78,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 64,759 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 64,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 50,515 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 49,556 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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VA08 GDE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VA08 GDE, 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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VA08 GDE is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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