2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RA08 AAZ
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 194,324 miles. MOT expired on 18 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,324 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA08 AAZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2025
- 194,324 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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RA08 AAZ Mileage History
- 19/09/2023183,282 mi
- 20/09/2023183,283 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/2024186,751 mi+3,468 mi
- 10/09/2024186,751 mi
- 15/09/2025194,324 mi+7,573 mi
Average of roughly 5,548 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RA08 AAZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (RA08 AAZ) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both Headlamp Light Intensity Severely Reduced (4.1.4 (a))”; “Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
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