2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · 3 NGC
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 187,333 miles. MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,333 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
3 NGC Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 187,333 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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3 NGC Mileage History
- 01/09/201188,341 mi
- 15/08/2012123,256 mi+34,915 mi
- 25/02/2014143,421 mi+20,165 mi
- 11/04/2015158,786 mi+15,365 mi
- 05/04/2016164,193 mi+5,407 mi
- 05/05/2017167,801 mi+3,608 mi
- 26/05/2017167,974 mi+173 mi
- 31/05/2018173,450 mi+5,476 mi
- 31/05/2018173,450 mi
- 26/03/2019174,867 mi+1,417 mi
- 04/04/2019174,870 mi+3 mi
- 09/10/2020181,119 mi+6,249 mi
- 01/04/2022184,747 mi+3,628 mi
- 05/07/2023186,785 mi+2,038 mi
- 20/04/2026187,333 mi+548 mi
Average of roughly 6,765 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
3 NGC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (3 NGC) between September 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)”.
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