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878 XUS

2009 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,887 mi
Last recorded51,887 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Volkswagen Transporter100,754 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration878 XUS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 51,887 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 50,954 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 2,290 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 781 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 781 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 300 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 2 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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878 XUS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 2,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2009 Volkswagen Transporter models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 100,754 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 878 XUS, 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 17 years old, this Volkswagen Transporter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 878 XUS registered?

878 XUS is a 2009 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is 878 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for 878 XUS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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