MOT Status
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59,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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EMIL on indicating a malfunction ( testable after 01/07 2008 )
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passengers front in swept area is cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system in poor condition
EMIL on indicating a malfunction ( testable after 01/07 2008 )
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear brake discs in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view passengers front in swept area is cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
exhaust system in poor condition
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
rear silencer box in poor condition
both sides rear tyres 275/40/20 heavily perished - age related -over 8 years - recommend replacement
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 275/40/20 --tyre sidewall in poor condition & inner tread section heavily perished & splitting (4.1.E.1)
covers impede parts of the inspection
engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp
covers impede parts of the inspection
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall is damaged
engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp
front windscreen is damaged
Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged
front windscreen is damaged
engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp
nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged not severe enough to expose ply or cords
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
damage to nearside rear tyre sidewall not severe enough to expose cords or ply
engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp
both sides rear brake pads wearing thin close to fail criteria . just meets the pass standard today .
nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged not severe enough to expose ply or cords .
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
both sides rear brake pads wearing thin close to fail criteria . just meets the pass standard today .
nearside rear tyre sidewall is damaged not severe enough to expose ply or cords .
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
both front tyres worn on outer edges
both rear brake discs worn
front brake discs slightly worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter?
Based on 5,346,355 MOT tests across 357,225 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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257 AOU is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 108,456 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 257 AOU, 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 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was 257 AOU registered?
257 AOU is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 March 2008.
Is 257 AOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for 257 AOU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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