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XFW 78J

2008 Volkswagen Van

Cream Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

61,054 mi
Last recorded61,054 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Van57,466 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXFW 78J
MakeVolkswagen
ModelVan
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2020 61,054 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 593,456 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 59,384 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 65% (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 58,859 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 58,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 58,032 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2014 56,900 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 56,027 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 54,527 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 53,140 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 50,949 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlight reflectors corroding

slight play in steering idler

steering column coupling perishing

steering system tight

Fail 10 May 2010 50,948 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both headlight reflectors corroding

slight play in steering idler

steering column coupling perishing

steering system tight

Pass 24 Apr 2009 47,213 miles

Exhaust tailpipe to silencer joint insecure

Offside parking brake lower effort

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 47,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust tailpipe to silencer joint insecure

Offside parking brake lower effort

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 May 2008 43,492 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?

Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
2,083
Miles/Year
60
Year Lifespan
240
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 142
position lamp(s) not working 111
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 107
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 97
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 87
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XFW 78J is a 2008 Volkswagen Van in Cream with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 57,466 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XFW 78J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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XFW 78J is a 2008 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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