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796 XUK

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

31,322 mi
Last recorded31,322 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration796 XUK
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 31,322 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 31,002 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 30,529 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 30,405 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,984 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 29,259 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 29,229 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 28,429 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 27,833 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 27,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 27,280 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 26,106 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 25,341 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 24,713 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 24,054 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 23,450 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 23,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 22,858 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 22,418 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 21,962 miles

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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796 XUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 796 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 796 XUK registered?

796 XUK is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 5 July 2008.

Is 796 XUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 796 XUK shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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