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GX08 CGY

2008 Volkswagen Camper Van

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,674 mi
Last recorded43,674 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van36,792 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX08 CGY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCamper Van
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 43,674 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 42,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 42,023 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 39,872 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 39,869 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength battery tray (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 39,801 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 36,879 miles

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 35,036 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 33,432 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 33,118 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 30,746 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 29,940 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey when wheel spun

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 11 Aug 2012 25,845 miles

batterys loose fitting

nearside front wheel bearing noisey when rotated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 24,215 miles

nearside & offside indicator repeaters poor(in front indicators)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 10 Aug 2011 24,186 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

nearside & offside indicator repeaters poor(in front indicators)

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Fail 2 Jul 2008 307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Camper Van?

Based on 20,778 MOT tests across 1,413 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
1,173
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
1,413
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,322
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 857
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 815
Stop lamp not working 626
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 558
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GX08 CGY is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 36,792 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Camper Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 1,322 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX08 CGY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Camper Van typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Camper Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX08 CGY registered?

GX08 CGY is a 2008 Volkswagen Camper Van, first registered on 11 August 2008.

Is GX08 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX08 CGY shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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