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2008 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
General Information
- Registration SL08EWZ
- Manufacturer VOLKSWAGEN
- Model TRANSPORTER
- Year 2008
- Colour White
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1896cc
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- Expired 01 May 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 185,418 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
4 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 185,418 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 183,222 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2025 9 Jun 20263 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 183,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed Fouling on anti roll bar link (1.1.12 (b) (i))
2 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 178,350 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 178,324 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Horn not working (7.7 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolts are incorrect and loose (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 176,433 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear outer & under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
14 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 176,432 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s front chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear outer & under sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
6 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 173,232 MI
Expiry date: 5 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- under body under sealed
15 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,824 MI
Expiry date: 14 Apr 2021 9 Jun 20268 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 171,001 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2020 9 Jun 20263 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 169,866 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
22 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 166,135 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017 9 Jun 20262 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 150,795 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 9 Jun 20262 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 150,795 MI
9 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,758 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2015 9 Jun 20267 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 123,950 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 123,950 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 111,354 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
4 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 86,619 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SL08EWZ was registered on 2008-03-04
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