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VA08 GDJ

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,715 mi
Last recorded99,715 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2025 99,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2024 95,313 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 92,296 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 89,157 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 86,533 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,406 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,577 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 73,767 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 71,080 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 66,323 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 61,569 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,059 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 54,896 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 51,243 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 46,676 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 44,734 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 GDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VA08 GDJ, 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 VA08 GDJ registered?

VA08 GDJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 4 August 2008.

Is VA08 GDJ safe to buy?

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