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990 WNN

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

199,033 mi
Last recorded199,033 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration990 WNN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 199,033 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 197,156 miles

EML illuminated

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 197,156 miles

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

EML illuminated

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 194,619 miles

EML is on

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 194,613 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

EML is on

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front fog light not working

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

Pass 8 Sep 2022 190,745 miles

EML Illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog lamp not working

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm. 275/40/20 106V XL M+S Budget (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 185,696 miles

Central Silencer outer skin corroded

EML light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Jul 2021 185,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Silencer outer skin corroded

EML light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 180,021 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

EML light on

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 174,680 miles

Central Exhaust box corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 172,149 miles

Central exhaust box outer shield is corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 172,149 miles

Central exhaust box outer shield is corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 166,466 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Feb 2017 166,466 miles

Central exhaust outer skin corroded

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load outer casing missing (5.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2015 149,433 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 136,499 miles

both wiper blades split on ends 22" 24"

Pass 16 May 2013 126,152 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 126,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 May 2012 106,167 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 90,272 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 90,272 miles

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

Nail in offside rear 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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990 WNN is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 990 WNN, 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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990 WNN is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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