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78-VPZ-3

2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle

Blue Diesel 2907cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,123 mi
Last recorded141,123 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle143,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration78-VPZ-3
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter Shuttle
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,907cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 141,123 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2022 141,123 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle?

Based on 2,120 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
7,721
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 10
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78-VPZ-3 is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle in Blue with a 2,907cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 143,288 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 Shuttle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 10 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 78-VPZ-3, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 78-VPZ-3?

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What year was 78-VPZ-3 registered?

78-VPZ-3 is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Shuttle, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is 78-VPZ-3 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 78-VPZ-3 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 78-VPZ-3 have outstanding finance?

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