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A15 DPM

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Black Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,565 mi
Last recorded91,565 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 DPM
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 91,565 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 91,063 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,638 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 89,468 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 88,660 miles

Nearside Front Strut top bearing slightly noisy

Pass 19 Apr 2018 85,332 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 85,331 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 84,115 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 83,478 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 83,478 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Upper brake light not working

Pass 15 May 2015 83,014 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 83,014 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2014 81,976 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 76,926 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 67,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 May 2012 67,121 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 53,052 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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A15 DPM is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Black with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A15 DPM, 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 A15 DPM registered?

A15 DPM is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is A15 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 DPM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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