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RBK 82H

2008 Volkswagen Van

Beige Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

36,934 mi
Last recorded36,934 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Van57,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBK 82H
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 36,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 36,934 miles

Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2023 35,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 33,755 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2017 30,247 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 May 2017 30,130 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 27,449 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2016 27,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid mater cylinder (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 26,304 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 26,304 miles

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 23,989 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipes coverd

Fail 3 Nov 2011 23,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

brake pipes coverd

Pass 20 Aug 2010 23,439 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 21,510 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 20,285 miles

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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RBK 82H is a 2008 Volkswagen Van in Beige with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RBK 82H, 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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RBK 82H is a 2008 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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