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MVG 256C

2008 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1493cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,017 mi
Last recorded36,017 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Kombi47,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMVG 256C
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,493cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 36,017 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 34,618 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front floor corroded but not deemed excessive

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 33,666 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 33,666 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 32,913 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 32,122 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 31,266 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 30,155 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 30,155 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 28,604 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 28,577 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

headlamp main beam tell tale inop speedo inop,milage is recording

Pass 27 Aug 2010 27,490 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 26,519 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front wipers are poor

off side front jacking point corroded to excess

Fail 29 Aug 2009 26,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front wipers are poor

off side front jacking point corroded to excess

Pass 18 Aug 2008 26,314 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

all front suspension ball joint rubber covers split open

Fail 8 Aug 2008 26,307 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all front suspension ball joint rubber covers split open

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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MVG 256C is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,493cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MVG 256C, 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 MVG 256C registered?

MVG 256C is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 9 September 2008.

Is MVG 256C safe to buy?

The MOT history for MVG 256C shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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