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2008 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
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- Registration AM08XRB
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expires 29 Sep 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 180,643 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 180,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 165,144 MI
Expiry date: 27 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
24 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,310 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
24 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 153,310 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
25 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 146,141 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Centre exhaust outer skin corroded
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in front of flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear spring assister missing on nearside
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear reflector insecure (4.8.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,035 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 130,387 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- underside component corrosion
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 130,367 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass (3.3 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass (3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,241 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
23 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
13 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,200 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2018 14 Jun 202625 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 108,839 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2017 14 Jun 202611 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 108,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
1 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 94,917 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2016 14 Jun 20261 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 94,917 MI
14 Jun 202614 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,315 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 69,265 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2014 14 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 55,925 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2013 14 Jun 202612 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 55,925 MI
14 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 42,378 MI
Expiry date: 18 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AM08XRB was registered on 2008-04-18
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