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864 XUM

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Red Petrol 2104cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,738 mi
Last recorded70,738 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration864 XUM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,104cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 70,738 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 70,717 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2012 70,701 miles

o/s inner track rod end boot split

Fail 14 Aug 2012 70,701 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

o/s inner track rod end boot split

Fail 11 Dec 2009 70,468 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 70,468 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 69,215 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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864 XUM is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Red with a 2,104cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 864 XUM, 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 864 XUM registered?

864 XUM is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 18 December 2008.

Is 864 XUM safe to buy?

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