MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,490 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
front floor pan rusty
n/s/r floor pan rusty
slight imbalance on front brakes
slight play in n/s/f kingpin
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
serious modifications to suspension and steering, but not adversely affecting strength
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both front upper swivels slight play
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
653 XUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 653 XUK, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of 653 XUK?
You can check the full history of 653 XUK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was 653 XUK registered?
653 XUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2008.
Is 653 XUK safe to buy?
The MOT history for 653 XUK shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does 653 XUK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on 653 XUK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.