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RE08 PXR

2008 Volkswagen Caddy

Purple Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,914 mi
Last recorded203,914 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Caddy113,873 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 PXR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 203,914 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2025 192,223 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 192,223 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 186,322 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 185,261 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 181,380 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 178,754 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 177,043 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 166,801 miles

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

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

rear exhaust getting rough

Pass 23 Mar 2018 155,466 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 155,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush bush deteriorated (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 154,025 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 152,189 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 138,445 miles

Crack in windscreen

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,617 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 79,237 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 47,558 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 39,611 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 Apr 2011 39,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Spare tyre defective

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 PXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy in Purple with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PXR, 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 PXR registered?

RE08 PXR is a 2008 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is RE08 PXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE08 PXR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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