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588 XUK

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

513 mi
Last recorded513 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration588 XUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 513 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 May 2008
Fail 2 May 2008

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing (2.5.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Oil leak

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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588 XUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 588 XUK, 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 588 XUK registered?

588 XUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 2 July 2008.

Is 588 XUK safe to buy?

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