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Y608 RNU

2001 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,132 mi
Last recorded146,132 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2001 Volkswagen Transporter134,869 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY608 RNU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 146,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 146,132 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 141,698 miles

Central Rear Upper ** PARKING BRAKE CABLE/BALACE BAR RETURN SPRING BROKEN / MISSING ***

Nearside Front Upper Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 137,307 miles

Front NUMBER PLATE CONDITION POOR

Pass 12 Jun 2017 130,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit * AT 3.0MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 131,380 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin PADS GETTING LOW (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit * AT 3.0MM ** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Rear *** BRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW ***

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit *** AT 2.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM *** (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 118,497 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush ***INNER, FRONT BUSH*** (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush *** INNER, FRONT BUSH*** (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 105,787 miles

*** REAR TYRES PERISHING / CRACKING ***

*** TYRE TREAD DEPTHS = O/S/R AND N/S/R = 3.0MM* , N/S/F = 5.0MM , O/S/F = 7.0MM *** LEGAL LIMIT = 1.6MM ***

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,707 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 94,707 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 84,841 miles

*** AUX DRIVE BELT IN POOR CONDITION ***

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 84,841 miles

*** AUX DRIVE BELT IN POOR CONDITION ***

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,926 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,921 miles

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

handbrake front link rubbing on the water tank (suport spring broken)

power steering fluid on the minimum limit

Fail 2 Jun 2011 70,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

handbrake front link rubbing on the water tank (suport spring broken)

power steering fluid on the minimum limit

Pass 2 Jun 2010 64,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 58,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

service light on

Pass 3 Jun 2008 52,759 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 43,490 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 35,856 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?

Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.

73.0%
Pass Rate
5,816
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
357,225
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 89,943
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,503
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 59,686
position lamp(s) not working 56,717
Stop lamp not working 56,335
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Y608 RNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 134,869 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Transporter fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 89,943 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y608 RNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 25 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y608 RNU is a 2001 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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