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BD08 VJU

2008 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,510 mi
Last recorded147,510 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Volkswagen Lt99,979 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD08 VJU
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 May 2021 147,510 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 May 2020 135,414 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 135,413 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Outline marker lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Engine management light illuminated

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 127,283 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 127,269 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 125,109 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud rusted and holed

Fail 7 Dec 2017 125,078 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside low (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both sides (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber shroud rusted and holed

Pass 7 Dec 2016 121,552 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 121,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 115,683 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 115,477 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) knuckle arm ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) knuckle arm ball joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 99,160 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,281 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 72,055 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 58,649 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 46,098 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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BD08 VJU is a 2008 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2008 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 99,979 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 Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD08 VJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 18 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD08 VJU registered?

BD08 VJU is a 2008 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 23 May 2008.

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