MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
78,719 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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KNOCKING FROM STEERING BOX
PLAY TO STEERING JOINT / SYSTEM
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F & N/S/F OUTER SWIVEL JOINTS
Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
KNOCKING FROM STEERING BOX
PLAY TO STEERING JOINT / SYSTEM
SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F & N/S/F OUTER SWIVEL JOINTS
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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493 XUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 493 XUG, 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 493 XUG registered?
493 XUG is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 7 May 2008.
Is 493 XUG safe to buy?
The MOT history for 493 XUG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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