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A17 AOE

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

110,252 mi
Last recorded110,252 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 AOE
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 110,252 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 103,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 99,596 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 94,903 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 89,203 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 85,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 80,726 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 77,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 75,507 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 72,988 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 May 2016 72,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 255/35/20 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 69,441 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2014 55,460 miles

chip in screen

Pass 4 May 2013 60,607 miles

chip in screen

Pass 16 May 2012 55,815 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2012 55,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2011 42,959 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A17 AOE is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 A17 AOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 AOE registered?

A17 AOE is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is A17 AOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 AOE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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