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WX08 AHE

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,085 mi
Last recorded16,085 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX08 AHE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 16,085 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 14,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 12,413 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Fail 18 Apr 2023 12,401 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight play in steering

Pass 12 May 2022 11,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering Pinion slight play

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 May 2022 11,698 miles

Nearside Front Steering Pinion slight play

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 11,488 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Fronts & Rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 10,841 miles

advise coolant pipes rubbing through on chassis advise sterring arm rubs on coolant pipes advise oil present around sterring box

Fail 18 Jun 2019 10,841 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

advise coolant pipes rubbing through on chassis advise sterring arm rubs on coolant pipes advise oil present around sterring box

Pass 12 Jun 2018 10,327 miles

advise sterring rod fouling water pipes

Fail 11 Jun 2018 10,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

advise sterring rod fouling water pipes

Pass 12 Jun 2017 9,546 miles

advise smell of fuel no leak found advise rear no plate screw loose

Pass 7 Jun 2016 9,140 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 8,138 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 7,279 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 7,279 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 6,079 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 5,456 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 4,383 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 4,383 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WX08 AHE is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WX08 AHE, 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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What year was WX08 AHE registered?

WX08 AHE is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 1 May 2008.

Is WX08 AHE safe to buy?

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