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778 XUL

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

69,100 mi
Last recorded69,100 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration778 XUL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 69,100 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 68,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 68,018 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 66,660 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 65,076 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 65,059 miles

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 61,384 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 61,384 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 58,942 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 58,935 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 57,339 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 57,308 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 57,308 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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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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