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RE08 MUC

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,594 mi
Last recorded170,594 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 MUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 170,594 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2025 170,394 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 168,496 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 155,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring not located correctly

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin extensively corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2023 155,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower coil spring not located correctly

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust rear box outer skin extensively corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2022 147,615 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 144,266 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 124,802 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 123,289 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2018 123,289 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 111,716 miles

Front Lowered suspension fitted.

Rear Lowered suspension fitted

Pass 27 May 2016 100,446 miles

some wear in brake discs.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 85,539 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 70,026 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Aug 2014 69,691 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2013 53,209 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 39,186 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,763 miles

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 MUC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MUC, 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.

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What year was RE08 MUC registered?

RE08 MUC is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 12 August 2008.

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