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YTA 276E

2008 Volkswagen Type 2

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,819 mi
Last recorded19,819 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Type 240,291 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYTA 276E
MakeVolkswagen
ModelType 2
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 19,819 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 18,310 miles

noise from nearside front brake

Fail 27 Jan 2018 18,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

noise from nearside front brake

Pass 15 Jun 2011 13,311 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 13,298 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 12,463 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

adv. o/s/f headlight has condensation.

Fail 11 May 2010 12,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering column shaft deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

oil leak from offside rear hub

Pass 7 May 2009 10,604 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 10,604 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 9,678 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Type 2?

Based on 11,485 MOT tests across 931 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
1,092
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
931
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 935
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 631
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 538
Stop lamp not working 392
position lamp(s) not working 374
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YTA 276E is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Type 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 40,291 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 Type 2 fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YTA 276E, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Type 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Type 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YTA 276E registered?

YTA 276E is a 2008 Volkswagen Type 2, first registered on 10 April 2008.

Is YTA 276E safe to buy?

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