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2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

202,960 mi
Last recorded202,960 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration54 LOB
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 202,960 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 199,960 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 193,288 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 184,594 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside front .nearside rear offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 159,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe outer skin rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 159,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe outer skin rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 130,944 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 121,791 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 113,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 97,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 84,652 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 60,564 miles

N/S/R tyre 3mm (215/65 R16 C )

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake discs lipped

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades smeary

Pass 26 Sep 2013 51,200 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 39,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2012 39,573 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2011 26,011 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 26,011 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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54 LOB is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 54 LOB, 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 54 LOB registered?

54 LOB is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 11 September 2008.

Is 54 LOB safe to buy?

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