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8162 U

2007 Volkswagen Transporter

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,228 mi
Last recorded104,228 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Volkswagen Transporter115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8162 U
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 104,228 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 102,603 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 99,609 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 98,190 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 95,919 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 89,857 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 89,857 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 82,190 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 75,832 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 74,216 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 67,177 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 63,007 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 59,016 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 59,016 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 55,032 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 55,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 32,200 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 32,200 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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8162 U is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 8162 U, 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 19 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 8162 U registered?

8162 U is a 2007 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 20 April 2007.

Is 8162 U safe to buy?

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