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163 XUC

2007 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,825 mi
Last recorded20,825 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration163 XUC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 20,825 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 19,662 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 18,874 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 18,381 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,603 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 16,629 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 15,414 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 15,414 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,236 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER STEERING BALL JOINT

Fail 3 Feb 2010 14,218 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F INNER STEERING BALL JOINT

Pass 19 Nov 2008 13,945 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 13,945 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 12,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 8,972 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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163 XUC is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 163 XUC, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 163 XUC registered?

163 XUC is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 February 2007.

Is 163 XUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 163 XUC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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