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VU08 BKN

2008 General Motors Cadillac

Purple Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,382 mi
Last recorded106,382 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 General Motors Cadillac59,486 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BKN
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 106,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

underside corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2025 106,323 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 104,766 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 104,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 104,357 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 101,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2019 97,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both front tyres bald inner edges

engine covers fitted obscuring inspection

Pass 19 Apr 2018 92,171 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2018 92,165 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fuel pipe corroded

exhaust,ft flanges, 1 x bolt broken ,others poor,not causing major leak and still supported

Pass 19 Apr 2017 84,994 miles

Both front brake flexy pipes taunt when on full lock.

Engine covers fitted.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Wiper insert split at end.

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Apr 2016 77,563 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

engine covers ,sill covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

exhaust studs on front pipes heavily corroded

slight bind on both rear brakes

Pass 17 Apr 2015 71,096 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 17 Apr 2015 71,094 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Apr 2014 62,736 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 62,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front and rear number plates loose

Pass 24 Oct 2013 60,738 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 51,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 40,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 BKN is a 2008 General Motors Cadillac in Purple with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BKN, 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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VU08 BKN is a 2008 General Motors Cadillac, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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