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VX08 OTD

2008 Piaggio Porter

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

44,680 mi
Last recorded44,680 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Porter34,394 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX08 OTD
MakePiaggio
ModelPorter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 44,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 44,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 44,621 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,035 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 41,734 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 41,733 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 40,973 miles

Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 40,808 miles

Fuel Pipes Corroded

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 40,787 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipes Corroded

Fuel Tank Corroded

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 39,623 miles

Fuel tank slightly corroded

metal fuel pipes slightly corroded

vehicle underbody has general corrosion

Pass 2 Jun 2016 36,768 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 36,768 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 33,749 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 33,749 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 30,620 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,686 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2013 25,686 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 20,287 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,899 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 16,899 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Porter?

Based on 18,238 MOT tests across 1,312 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
2,557
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
1,312
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Service brake: efficiency below requirements 991
brake recording little or no effort 815
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 628
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 537
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 386
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VX08 OTD is a 2008 Piaggio Porter in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Porter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 34,394 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 Piaggio Porter fails its MOT is service brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 991 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VX08 OTD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Porter typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Porter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX08 OTD registered?

VX08 OTD is a 2008 Piaggio Porter, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is VX08 OTD safe to buy?

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