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257 AOU

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,140 mi
Last recorded59,140 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration257 AOU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 59,140 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 58,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 58,466 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 55,713 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 54,247 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 54,247 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 52,306 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2019 49,407 miles

both sides rear tyres 275/40/20 heavily perished - age related -over 8 years - recommend replacement

Pass 24 Feb 2018 46,351 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 43,069 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 41,087 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged

front windscreen is damaged

Pass 9 Mar 2015 39,372 miles

engine management fault as indicated by the warning lamp

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall is damaged not severe enough to expose ply or cords

Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,122 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 29,484 miles

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 .

Fail 6 Mar 2013 29,484 miles

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 .

Pass 8 Mar 2012 22,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 16,647 miles

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.

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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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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