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2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,524 mi
Last recorded156,524 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration81 MC
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 156,524 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 156,402 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2024 147,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2024 147,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 138,831 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 138,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 130,807 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 119,622 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 116,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,001 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 107,533 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 104,449 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

Pass 31 May 2016 101,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 96,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 83,820 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 83,820 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2013 68,955 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 53,443 miles

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

centre to rear of exhaust inclusive is deteriorated.

front brake discs show substantial wear

Pass 15 Jul 2011 44,367 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 43,859 miles

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

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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81 MC is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 81 MC, 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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81 MC is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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