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447 XUL

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Maroon Petrol 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,172 mi
Last recorded9,172 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration447 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 9,172 miles

both rear inner sills corroded.

slight play in front torsion bar inner bush.

Pass 6 Jun 2008 8,952 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front crossmember corroded

inner sills corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2008 8,952 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Lower Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front crossmember corroded

inner sills corroded

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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447 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Maroon with a 1,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 447 XUL, 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 447 XUL registered?

447 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 10 July 2008.

Is 447 XUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 447 XUL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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