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57 PTA

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,083 mi
Last recorded57,083 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration57 PTA
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 57,083 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 54,404 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 51,282 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 48,979 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 46,228 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 43,647 miles

signs of oil leak offside engine area

Fail 5 Dec 2019 43,643 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

signs of oil leak offside engine area

Pass 1 Dec 2018 40,825 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 35,770 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 31,894 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 31,894 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 27,141 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 25,427 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,431 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,733 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 16,032 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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57 PTA is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 57 PTA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 57 PTA registered?

57 PTA is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is 57 PTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 57 PTA shows 16 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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