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VU08 BKG

2008 General Motors Cadillac

Black Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

162,782 mi
Last recorded162,782 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 General Motors Cadillac59,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BKG
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 162,782 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 162,772 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 101,132 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 96,166 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 92,676 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2016 143,241 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear 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 19 Dec 2014 84,040 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 84,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 69,447 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,146 miles

How Reliable is the General Motors Cadillac?

Based on 10,952 MOT tests across 949 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,279
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 279
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 211
coil spring broken 163
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 150
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 139
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VU08 BKG is a 2008 General Motors Cadillac in Black with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 General Motors Cadillac models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 59,486 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a General Motors Cadillac fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU08 BKG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The General Motors Cadillac typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 18 years old, this General Motors Cadillac is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU08 BKG registered?

VU08 BKG is a 2008 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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