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WN08 GYW

2008 Dodge Caliber

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,747 mi
Last recorded73,747 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Dodge Caliber59,760 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN08 GYW
MakeDodge
ModelCaliber
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 73,747 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,331 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (All) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear rear axle corroded including suspension parts

repair work covered in under seal

Fail 11 Apr 2025 70,299 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (outer sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (outer sill) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (All) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 65,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle has various structures, repairs and components relating to steering, suspension, braking and structure coated with bitumen compound

Pass 25 Apr 2023 62,993 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 62,985 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced slight both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 94,796 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 9 Apr 2022 94,796 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both side (5.3.2 (b))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both side outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play in steering joints

Fail 9 Apr 2022 94,793 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 79,280 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 79,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2020 71,743 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2020 71,743 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 64,403 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 64,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 57,577 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 57,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,933 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 42,947 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2014 40,981 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 40,981 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 37,578 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 33,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 33,493 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,547 miles

How Reliable is the Dodge Caliber?

Based on 69,277 MOT tests across 4,774 vehicles.

66.6%
Pass Rate
6,551
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
4,774
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 3,411
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,848
position lamp(s) not working 2,392
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,311
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 2,006
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WN08 GYW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2008 Dodge Caliber models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 59,760 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 Dodge Caliber fails its MOT is suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint, accounting for 3,411 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WN08 GYW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Dodge Caliber typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Dodge Caliber is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WN08 GYW is a 2008 Dodge Caliber, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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