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VOD 308J

2008 Volkswagen T2

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

49,462 mi
Last recorded49,462 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen T249,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOD 308J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 49,462 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 May 2017 49,001 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,657 miles

All tyre walls cracking

Fail 23 May 2016 48,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

All tyre walls cracking

Pass 23 Apr 2015 47,166 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2015 47,166 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 45,489 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2014 45,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 May 2013 44,852 miles

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

NSF inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2013 44,852 miles

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

NSF inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 May 2012 43,331 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 43,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 42,731 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 40,626 miles

Advise: unusual horn tone.

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 40,626 miles

Advise: unusual horn tone.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2008 38,512 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen T2?

Based on 8,813 MOT tests across 637 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
1,072
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
637
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 727
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 483
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 425
Stop lamp not working 310
position lamp(s) not working 308
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VOD 308J is a 2008 Volkswagen T2 in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen T2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 49,014 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 T2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 727 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VOD 308J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen T2 typically stays on UK roads for around 60 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen T2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VOD 308J is a 2008 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 21 November 2008.

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