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SB08 ZFY

2008 Volkswagen Unknown

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,272 mi
Last recorded81,272 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Unknown122,131 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB08 ZFY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelUnknown
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2019 81,272 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Central Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission DIFF (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front TYRE HAS DIFFERENT LOAD RATING THAN OTHER TYRES ON VEHICLE

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside SIDE LOADING DOOR HAS SHARP EDGE

Pass 16 Mar 2018 72,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Rear Differential oil seal leaking

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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SB08 ZFY is a 2008 Volkswagen Unknown in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SB08 ZFY, 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 SB08 ZFY registered?

SB08 ZFY is a 2008 Volkswagen Unknown, first registered on 20 July 2008.

Is SB08 ZFY safe to buy?

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