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VU08 BKV

2008 General Motors Cadillac

Grey Petrol 3564cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,214 mi
Last recorded79,214 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 General Motors Cadillac59,486 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU08 BKV
MakeGeneral Motors
ModelCadillac
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,564cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 79,214 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 75,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre stepping slightly.

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 64,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 60,093 miles

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 19 Jun 2019 53,090 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 53,090 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 44,190 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 44,137 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 35,687 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 25,034 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 25,034 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 23,229 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 20,679 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 19,193 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 16,206 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 BKV is a 2008 General Motors Cadillac in Grey with a 3,564cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BKV, 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 BKV registered?

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

Is VU08 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU08 BKV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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