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199 XUJ

2008 Volkswagen Kombi

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,667 mi
Last recorded54,667 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Kombi47,235 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration199 XUJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 54,667 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 54,379 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 53,668 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 53,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 53,233 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 53,014 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 52,953 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,949 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2010 52,894 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 52,889 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

long h/brake travel

Pass 5 Mar 2009 78,072 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

long foot brake travel

Fail 26 Feb 2009 78,071 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2008

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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199 XUJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 47,235 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 199 XUJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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199 XUJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 15 February 2008.

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