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SB57 YCR

2008 Volkswagen Van

Blue Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

174,980 mi
Last recorded174,980 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Van57,466 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB57 YCR
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 174,980 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed side door rusty (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 174,940 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded /rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side door rusty

Pass 16 Apr 2019 169,771 miles

both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn.

both rear anti roll bar link d bushes worn.

front brake pads look low.

Fail 15 Apr 2019 169,770 miles

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

Nearside Body component corroded and likely to cause injury side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn.

both rear anti roll bar link d bushes worn.

front brake pads look low.

Pass 13 Apr 2018 159,396 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 153,295 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 153,294 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 138,765 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 138,756 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 125,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

e/m light on

o/s/r park brake not as efficient as n/s/r

Pass 22 Mar 2014 108,355 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

play in both front link bars

Fail 6 Mar 2014 108,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 83,701 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 69,623 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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SB57 YCR is a 2008 Volkswagen Van in Blue with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SB57 YCR, 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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SB57 YCR is a 2008 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 4 January 2008.

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