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5626 WJ

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

139,380 mi
Last recorded139,380 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5626 WJ
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 139,380 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 130,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,491 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 115,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 105,493 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 94,535 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 83,880 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 71,964 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 65,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 65,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 57,182 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 53,192 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 48,771 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 48,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 29 Dec 2012 43,724 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 43,724 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,249 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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5626 WJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 5626 WJ, 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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5626 WJ is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 October 2008.

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