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BDX 409B

2008 Volkswagen Van

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,385 mi
Last recorded23,385 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Van57,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDX 409B
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 23,385 miles

Central Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ujs on steering have minor play advise, (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

lamp lens faded advise,

Pass 5 May 2023 18,516 miles

2 ujs on steering shaft near rack have minor play advise, light lens all faded advise,

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 18,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play excessive play as not been tightend up properly, (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort applied, (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Driver's seat insecure rear bolt loose. (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 ujs on steering shaft near rack have minor play advise, light lens all faded advise,

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 8,322 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 5 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

various corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2017 69,968 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

various corrosion

Pass 22 Jul 2016 69,369 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 69,183 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 69,183 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 69,003 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 68,447 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 68,447 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,194 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 65,502 miles

N/s mirror deteriorating , o/s headlight condensated , corrosion blistering within n/s/f wheel arch .

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 65,415 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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BDX 409B is a 2008 Volkswagen Van in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 57,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDX 409B, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Van typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Van is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BDX 409B registered?

BDX 409B is a 2008 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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