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SCV 883G

2008 Volkswagen Kombi

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

20,568 mi
Last recorded20,568 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Kombi47,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSCV 883G
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 20,568 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 20,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 19,569 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 19,182 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 18,321 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 17,970 miles

No rear seats fitted at time of test

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 17,855 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2019 17,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 17,819 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 17,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 17,421 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 17,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 17,119 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2015 171,190 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 17,052 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 18 Sep 2014 17,052 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,575 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 16,572 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 16,349 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering arm from box to idler ball joint boots split

Fail 23 Mar 2011 16,345 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

steering arm from box to idler ball joint boots split

Pass 12 Feb 2010 15,029 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 15,026 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

boot split front drag-link ball joint.

slight leak steering box.

Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,557 miles

Battery insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak from steering box and engine cover inscere

Fail 20 Nov 2008 14,557 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 low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear bumper insecure

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight oil leak from steering box and engine cover inscere

Fail 16 May 2008 14,557 miles

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

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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SCV 883G is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SCV 883G, 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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SCV 883G is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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