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DF57 XEK

2008 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,297 mi
Last recorded130,297 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Kombi47,235 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF57 XEK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 130,297 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2026 130,297 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2025 127,042 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 125,371 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 124,329 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 124,143 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 123,997 miles

smell of fuel in cab

Fail 31 Mar 2021 123,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

smell of fuel in cab

Fail 7 Dec 2020 123,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 123,625 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 123,625 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2019 123,610 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 122,581 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 122,481 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired bolts put in upside down plus no split pins fitted (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired no split pins fitted (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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DF57 XEK is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 47,235 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF57 XEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DF57 XEK registered?

DF57 XEK is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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