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1165 NE

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

237,006 mi
Last recorded237,006 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration1165 NE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 237,006 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2024 232,805 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 225,402 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 219,740 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 214,494 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 208,259 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 202,068 miles

brake fluid level below maxium

front brake discs worn

noise from near side rear hub

off side plus near side lower ball-joint gaiters perished

Pass 19 Feb 2018 196,720 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Feb 2018 196,665 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 191,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 191,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 186,508 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 185,035 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 181,504 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 181,497 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 139,581 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 139,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,701 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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1165 NE is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 108,456 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 1165 NE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1165 NE registered?

1165 NE is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 24 October 2008.

Is 1165 NE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 1165 NE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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