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RE08 MUO

2008 Volkswagen Transporter · Diesel · 1896cc

White Registered in Reading, Reading · 18 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourWhite
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 1896cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 121,483 miles on the clock, averaging 4,568 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for injector wiring loom and connectors (under rocker cover). Common Volkswagen Transporter issues include front window regulators and driveshaft splines (front and rear axles).

MOT & Mileage History for RE08 MUO

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
121,483
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2011
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
4,568

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading121,483 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,319
Average per year4,568
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for RE08 MUO 53k70k87k104k121k '11'26'18

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage121,483 miles
Since last MOT+3,319 miles
PASS
Mileage118,164 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage118,161 miles
Since last MOT+5,016 miles
PASS
Mileage113,145 miles
Since last MOT+73 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,072 miles
Since last MOT+2,184 miles
PASS
Mileage110,888 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage110,886 miles
Since last MOT+1,304 miles
PASS
Mileage109,582 miles
Since last MOT+4,243 miles
PASS
Mileage105,339 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage105,339 miles
Since last MOT+3,156 miles
PASS
Mileage102,183 miles
Since last MOT+1,314 miles
PASS
Mileage100,869 miles
Since last MOT+1,533 miles
PASS
Mileage99,336 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage99,336 miles
Since last MOT+1,169 miles
PASS
Mileage98,167 miles
Since last MOT+201 miles
PASS
Mileage97,966 miles
Since last MOT+1,580 miles
PASS
Mileage96,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage96,386 miles
Since last MOT+3,143 miles
PASS
Mileage93,243 miles
Since last MOT+101 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,142 miles
Since last MOT+5,583 miles
PASS
Mileage87,559 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage87,558 miles
Since last MOT+8,711 miles
PASS
Mileage78,847 miles
Since last MOT+15,721 miles
PASS
Mileage63,126 miles
Since last MOT+10,442 miles
PASS
Mileage52,684 miles

🔧 Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter

These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (2003–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Front window regulators (both driver and passenger sides)

Plastic cable guides snap, steel cables fray or jump tracks; water ingress accelerates wear. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2hrs @ £100/hr indie garage; estimated).

Driveshaft splines (front and rear axles)

Splines on gearbox/driveshaft ends shear or wear prematurely, especially under load. · Typical repair: £400-£800 per side (new driveshaft £250-£500, labour 3-4hrs; estimated from indie quotes).

ABS/ESP warning lights (wheel speed sensors/brake system electronics)

Faulty wheel speed sensors or ABS module glitches trigger lights; often wiring corrosion. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (sensor £50-£100ea x4, module diag/labour; estimated).

Handbrake mechanism (cable and rear drum shoes)

Cable stretches/sticks, shoes wear unevenly or seize in drums. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (cables/shoes £80-£150, labour 2hrs).

Injector wiring loom and connectors (under rocker cover)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE08 MUO
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2008
First registered
Area codeRE — Reading, Reading
Age identifier08 — March 2008 to August 2008

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About RE08 MUO

What car is RE08 MUO?

RE08 MUO is an white Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Reading in 2008.

What is the mileage of RE08 MUO?

The last recorded mileage for RE08 MUO was 121,483 miles, recorded on 27 Jul 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has RE08 MUO passed its MOT?

RE08 MUO has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 27 Jul 2026.

Is RE08 MUO ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, RE08 MUO is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is RE08 MUO?

RE08 MUO is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 08 means registered between 1 March 2008 and 31 August 2008.