MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,054 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Van?
Based on 3,103 MOT tests across 240 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was XFW 78J registered?
XFW 78J is a 2008 Volkswagen Van, first registered on 22 May 2008.
Is XFW 78J safe to buy?
The MOT history for XFW 78J shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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