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MW08 WLC

2008 Volkswagen Unknown

Red Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,084 mi
Last recorded136,084 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Unknown122,131 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW08 WLC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 136,084 miles

Rear both sides rear brakes are binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2025 134,530 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 134,529 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 130,458 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 130,385 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2022 127,559 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,719 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 89,202 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 84,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 82,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 82,234 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective bonnet wont open from release inside the vehicle (3.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

handbrake travel high

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Unknown?

Based on 11,543 MOT tests across 2,777 vehicles.

80.0%
Pass Rate
3,793
Miles/Year
61
Year Lifespan
2,777
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 74
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 72
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MW08 WLC is a 2008 Volkswagen Unknown in Red with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 122,131 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 Unknown fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW08 WLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 61 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Unknown is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MW08 WLC registered?

MW08 WLC is a 2008 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is MW08 WLC safe to buy?

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