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A10 YHS

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,503 mi
Last recorded158,503 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA10 YHS
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 158,503 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

centre silencer poor condition

Fail 10 Nov 2025 158,500 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

centre silencer poor condition

Pass 11 Nov 2024 156,864 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

centre silencer poor condtion

Fail 7 Nov 2024 156,860 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

centre silencer poor condtion

Pass 14 Nov 2023 152,960 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough upper strut top mounting bearing rough (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2022 152,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mounting bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges and has a small cut in outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2022 152,254 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering system slightly rough strut top mounting bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

offside front tyre worn on edges and has a small cut in outer sidewall

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2021 146,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

both rear anti roll bar outer mounting brackets corroded

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 21 Oct 2021 146,029 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

both rear anti roll bar outer mounting brackets corroded

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,620 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 137,967 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 137,961 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2018 130,750 miles

rear heat shields loose

Fail 27 Sep 2018 130,730 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear heat shields loose

Pass 20 Sep 2017 124,394 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,614 miles

Both front shocker top mount bearings are noisy.

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,676 miles

Both front suspension top mount bearings are noisey.

Exhaust middle box and back box outer skins are corroded.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 95,987 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre + rear exhaust boxs outer skins corroded

vehicle underbody covered not able to see all items

Fail 24 Sep 2013 88,796 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,796 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 74,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 72,374 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 72,373 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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A10 YHS is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A10 YHS, 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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A10 YHS is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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