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A1 OCV

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

Grey Diesel 2460cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 OCV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,460cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 78,616 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 75,365 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both exhaust silencers outer skins corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2024 72,922 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 72,920 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible tyre rubbing inner wing (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible tyre rubbing inner wing (5.2.2 (d))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation return spring broken (1.1.15 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 68,649 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 68,641 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 60,357 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2022 60,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 56,188 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 53,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 48,562 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 48,562 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 44,513 miles

Exhaust tailbox deteriorated but not leaking

Pass 27 Mar 2017 38,817 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 35,086 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)

front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2015 30,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

emissions not detected

Fail 30 Mar 2015 30,300 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

emissions not detected

Pass 29 Mar 2014 26,457 miles

Front pads getting low

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

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

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

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

Rear pads getting low

Pass 28 Mar 2013 21,776 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 18,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 12,118 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

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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A1 OCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in Grey with a 2,460cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 A1 OCV, 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 A1 OCV registered?

A1 OCV is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is A1 OCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for A1 OCV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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