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TN04 JOD

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

216,556 mi
Last recorded216,556 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN04 JOD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 216,556 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 211,332 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 211,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 205,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 197,771 miles

Front Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 191,892 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2021 191,876 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 187,268 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/f brake slight binding

Pass 24 Jun 2019 182,952 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3m 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3m 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 182,889 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3m 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3m 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 177,902 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 177,880 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 171,662 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 165,135 miles

EMS illuminated

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

items removed from drivers view

Fail 5 Jul 2016 165,135 miles

EMS illuminated

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

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

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

items removed from drivers view

Pass 29 Jun 2015 157,070 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 149,355 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 141,769 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 133,514 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 111,309 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 111,309 miles

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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TN04 JOD is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 108,456 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 Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying TN04 JOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was TN04 JOD registered?

TN04 JOD is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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