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809 UPU

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,989 mi
Last recorded105,989 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration809 UPU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 105,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (Topped up after test ) (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Steering system slightly rough and Noisy , No play or leaks (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 23 Dec 2025 105,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 105,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear.

front brake discs corroded, vehicle been stood.

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 2 Nov 2022 104,680 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald in edges (5.2.3 (e))

washer jet pipe split

Fail 1 Nov 2022 104,680 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald in edges (5.2.3 (e))

washer jet pipe split

Pass 25 Oct 2021 100,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

age related surface rust underneath

Pass 22 Oct 2020 93,148 miles

Nearside Front Top mount Noisy

Offside Front Top mount Noisy

Fail 22 Oct 2020 93,148 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Top mount Noisy

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Top mount Noisy

Pass 28 Oct 2019 88,831 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 81,184 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Aug 2017 71,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 51,999 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 May 2015 44,232 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 31,450 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 31,450 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 23,383 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 22,652 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 22,652 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,727 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 14,171 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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809 UPU is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 809 UPU, 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 809 UPU registered?

809 UPU is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is 809 UPU safe to buy?

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