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8204 MX

2010 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

177,364 mi
Last recorded177,364 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2010 Volkswagen Transporter100,286 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration8204 MX
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 177,364 miles

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2025 177,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust pipe snapped in centre (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 170,242 miles

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

Central exhaust box corroded

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

both rear suspension arm corroded

front sub frame corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2023 162,935 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 162,920 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 160,739 miles

Daytime running lamp not working N/S/F

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 148,632 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 123,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 108,647 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 98,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 90,748 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 77,625 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 68,674 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 59,172 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 46,667 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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8204 MX is a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 100,286 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 8204 MX, 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 16 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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8204 MX is a 2010 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 October 2010.

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