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653 XUK

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,490 mi
Last recorded66,490 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration653 XUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 66,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 65,628 miles

front floor pan rusty

n/s/r floor pan rusty

slight imbalance on front brakes

slight play in n/s/f kingpin

Pass 23 Mar 2013 64,509 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2013 64,503 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 64,174 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 64,174 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 63,958 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 61,765 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 61,741 miles

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.

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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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.

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What year was 653 XUK registered?

653 XUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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