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991 XUF

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,968 mi
Last recorded15,968 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration991 XUF
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 15,968 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 15,944 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 19 May 2010 15,813 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 May 2010 15,813 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 May 2009 15,607 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 15,607 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Nov 2008 15,573 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

nearside front suspension component has slight movement

offside under sill floor brackets loose

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,190 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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991 XUF is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 991 XUF, 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 991 XUF registered?

991 XUF is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is 991 XUF safe to buy?

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