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UOD 889R

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,847 mi
Last recorded24,847 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOD 889R
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 24,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

brake servo corroded

corrosion o/s/r door bottom

Pass 12 Jul 2022 24,375 miles

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

brake servo corroded

slight play in central steering arm

Pass 7 Apr 2021 23,575 miles

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

brake servo corroded

slight play in central steering arm

Pass 26 Aug 2020 23,534 miles

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

brake servo corroded

slight play in central steering arm

Fail 26 Aug 2020 23,534 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

brake servo corroded

slight play in central steering arm

Pass 23 May 2019 23,139 miles

brake servo slightly corroded

slight oil leak

slight play in central steering arm

Pass 26 Apr 2018 23,094 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2017 22,980 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2016 22,862 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 22,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 22,364 miles

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2015 22,360 miles

Nearside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 21,990 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 21,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,744 miles

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

all fuel lines and metal brake pipe painted with underseal

slight play in both sides front wheel bearings

small oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2013 21,744 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

all fuel lines and metal brake pipe painted with underseal

slight play in both sides front wheel bearings

small oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2012 21,465 miles

nearside front brake disc has very slight distortion

rear drive shaft gaitors have deteriated

slight corrosion to underside

underside of vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 7 Apr 2011 210,743 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear inner c.v. boot split

Nearside rear outer c.v. boot split

Offside rear inner c.v. boot split

Offside rear outer c.v. boot split

Oil leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 210,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear inner c.v. boot split

Nearside rear outer c.v. boot split

Offside rear inner c.v. boot split

Offside rear outer c.v. boot split

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)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 18,818 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 18,818 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,457 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 163,372 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 16,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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UOD 889R is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 40,291 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying UOD 889R, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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UOD 889R is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 21 January 2008.

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