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WU08 VWY

2008 Nissan Note

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,080 mi
Last recorded72,080 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Note63,323 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU08 VWY
MakeNissan
ModelNote
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 72,080 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 70,611 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2024 70,611 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 68,595 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 68,595 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 66,481 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 64,852 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 63,491 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2019 61,855 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 61,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 58,378 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 58,378 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 54,493 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Nov 2016 49,996 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 45,703 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 41,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 38,871 miles

Front tyres starting to wear low - 4mm

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 36,338 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 29,680 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 21,719 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Note?

Based on 2,716,974 MOT tests across 180,658 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,170
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
180,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 38,645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,534
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,389
Stop lamp not working 26,678
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect 18,089
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WU08 VWY is a 2008 Nissan Note in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Note models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 63,323 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Note fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 38,645 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU08 VWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Note typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan Note is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU08 VWY registered?

WU08 VWY is a 2008 Nissan Note, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is WU08 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU08 VWY shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU08 VWY have outstanding finance?

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