MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,100 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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both front and o/s rear tyres getting low
front brake imbalance high at 29%
oil leak engine/gearbox
slight bind on n/s front brake
washers just run out
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort oil leaking on rears (3.7.B.6a)
Braking system leaking both rear brake drums (3.6.A.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing
rubbing noises from o/s and n/s/r brake drums when rotated ADVISE further investigation
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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778 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 778 XUL, 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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778 XUL is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 17 July 2008.
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