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YNF 164S

2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

61,230 mi
Last recorded61,230 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan32,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYNF 164S
MakeVolkswagen
ModelMotorcaravan
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 61,230 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,732 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake servo corroded

Front brakes slighty out of balance

Oil leak (engine)

slight play in both wheel bearings

Pass 10 Jul 2017 55,685 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jul 2017 55,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Cv boot split open

Offside Rear Cv boot split open

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2016 54,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot slit

Offside Front brake bind

Offside Rear Outer cv boot split

brake servo corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 54,003 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2015 54,003 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2014 53,984 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2013 52,193 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside front upper shocker bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,193 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside front and offside front upper shocker bushes deteriorated slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2012 52,141 miles

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

oil leaks from engine

Fail 2 Jul 2012 52,130 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all four front ball joints have play

oil leaks from engine

Pass 27 May 2011 51,540 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,165 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 47,165 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 1 May 2010 47,148 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 45,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2009 45,777 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,772 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 44,422 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 44,418 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

slight play in centre pin

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Motorcaravan?

Based on 2,605 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
1,353
Miles/Year
55
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 113
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 96
Stop lamp not working 90
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 79
position lamp(s) not working 63
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YNF 164S is a 2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 32,622 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 Motorcaravan fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 113 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YNF 164S, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Motorcaravan typically stays on UK roads for around 55 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Motorcaravan is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YNF 164S registered?

YNF 164S is a 2008 Volkswagen Motorcaravan, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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