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A20 JAD

2008 Volkswagen Transporter

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

109,385 mi
Last recorded109,385 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Transporter108,456 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 JAD
MakeVolkswagen
ModelTransporter
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 109,385 miles

Central exhaust outer skinn

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 103,715 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 93,568 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 79,819 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 79,819 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 66,508 miles

under bodycovers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2020 65,121 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage and corrosion (2.1.5 (a))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2019 63,334 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 61,749 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both outer walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 59,892 miles

Center exhaust box outer skin corroding

Under body covers fitted obscuring various components

Pass 29 Jun 2016 58,087 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 58,087 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,251 miles

handbrake cable retaining spring clip snapped

vehicle has undertrays

Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,105 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 42,144 miles

deep cuts in osr tyre

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2014 42,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

deep cuts in osr tyre

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 31 Jan 2013 35,727 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 30,404 miles

headlights set to lowest point

Pass 9 Feb 2011 23,774 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 23,744 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear discs corroded

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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A20 JAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A20 JAD, 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 A20 JAD registered?

A20 JAD is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter, first registered on 4 June 2008.

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