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142 XUK

2008 Volkswagen Pick Up

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,106 mi
Last recorded88,106 miles
Recorded on25 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up56,088 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration142 XUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelPick Up
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2019 88,106 miles

front metal brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 2 Aug 2016 87,741 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 86,780 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2014 88,089 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,089 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,089 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,089 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2010 86,089 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,089 miles

front brake balance

front nuber plate damaged

front tyres worn low and perishing

nearside rear outer cv boot security

slight play in offside front suspension arms

Pass 9 Apr 2008 86,089 miles

knocck from steering box

play in steering system and joints

slight play in steering swivel joints

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Pick Up?

Based on 1,573 MOT tests across 153 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
1,199
Miles/Year
44
Year Lifespan
153
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 94
Brake pipe excessively corroded 81
Stop lamp not working 61
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 59
position lamp(s) not working 56
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142 XUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 56,088 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Pick Up fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 94 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 142 XUK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Pick Up typically stays on UK roads for around 44 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Pick Up is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 142 XUK registered?

142 XUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Pick Up, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is 142 XUK safe to buy?

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