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761 XUM

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Petrol 1776cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,742 mi
Last recorded28,742 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration761 XUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,776cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 28,742 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 28,032 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 28,032 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 26,426 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 25,030 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 24,318 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 24,318 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 22,992 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 16 Oct 2010 22,992 miles

Battery insecure

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 22,249 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,779 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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761 XUM is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 1,776cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 761 XUM, 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

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What year was 761 XUM registered?

761 XUM is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 6 November 2008.

Is 761 XUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for 761 XUM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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