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XTU 201E

2008 Volkswagen Kombi

Red Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

51,908 mi
Last recorded51,908 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Kombi47,235 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTU 201E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelKombi
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 51,908 miles

general wear/play to front steering/suspension

Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,500 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front king pins and bushes worn

ns/r bumper overider insecure

steering box worn

Fail 22 Jul 2013 49,500 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

both front king pins and bushes worn

ns/r bumper overider insecure

steering box worn

brake master cylinder insecurely mounted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 49,500 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut loose (4.2.B.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

front brake imbalance not tested due to no effort on front brakes

split pins missing from rear hub nuts

Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,201 miles

some play/wear to both front king pins

Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,239 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all tyres showing signs of age due to cracking.n/s/f tyre side wall near fail

Pass 18 Jun 2010 46,384 miles

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

n/s front tyre slight cracks on inner side wall

o/s rear tyre slight cracks on inner side wall

Fail 18 Jun 2010 46,384 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s front tyre slight cracks on inner side wall

o/s rear tyre slight cracks on inner side wall

Pass 15 Jun 2009 41,229 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 41,129 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Kombi?

Based on 5,583 MOT tests across 709 vehicles.

70.4%
Pass Rate
954
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
709
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 371
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 264
Stop lamp not working 221
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 218
position lamp(s) not working 153
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XTU 201E is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi in Red with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Kombi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 47,235 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 Kombi fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 371 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XTU 201E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Kombi typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Kombi is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XTU 201E registered?

XTU 201E is a 2008 Volkswagen Kombi, first registered on 8 July 2008.

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