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391 AUE

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,864 mi
Last recorded115,864 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration391 AUE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 115,864 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2025 115,864 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 114,262 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 112,557 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 111,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 108,476 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 108,476 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 103,356 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 96,970 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 88,592 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 80,036 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 70,431 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 60,574 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 49,791 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 40,240 miles

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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391 AUE is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 391 AUE, 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 391 AUE registered?

391 AUE is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is 391 AUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 391 AUE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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