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VW08 ZPY

2008 Volkswagen T2

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,263 mi
Last recorded77,263 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen T249,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVW08 ZPY
MakeVolkswagen
ModelT2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 77,263 miles

vehicle started to overheat at idle

Pass 26 Sep 2024 75,655 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear commercial tyres fitted to rear

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

fuel cap seal perished/cracked

Fail 23 Sep 2024 75,648 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective seal perished/cracked (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear commercial tyres fitted to rear

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 75,202 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2023 75,194 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,787 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 71,780 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 70,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,269 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front steering arm rubbing on metal water pipes

Pass 5 Apr 2019 6,397 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 62,504 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 62,502 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 59,712 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 56,878 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,932 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 55,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 51,822 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,187 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 46,142 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,140 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 37,808 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 34,097 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 24,779 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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VW08 ZPY is a 2008 Volkswagen T2 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VW08 ZPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VW08 ZPY registered?

VW08 ZPY is a 2008 Volkswagen T2, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is VW08 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for VW08 ZPY shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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