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RE08 AED

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

206,604 mi
Last recorded206,604 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 AED
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 206,604 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 198,838 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 188,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust leak from egr (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 179,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Minor leak by EGR (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 167,573 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at EGR valve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 155,419 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 133,933 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 119,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,651 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,512 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 79,477 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 58,247 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 42,651 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 27,988 miles

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

front & rear discs corroded & lipped

Pass 5 May 2011 21,353 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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RE08 AED is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 113,873 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RE08 AED, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RE08 AED registered?

RE08 AED is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is RE08 AED safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 AED shows 15 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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