2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T5 UCO
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/09/2008. Recorded mileage 186,030 miles. MOT valid until 05/03/2027. Taxed until 01/04/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/03/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/04/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,030 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
T5 UCO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2026
- 186,030 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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T5 UCO Mileage History
- 06/03/2024182,048 mi
- 05/03/2025183,764 mi+1,716 mi
- 06/03/2025183,764 mi
- 09/02/2026186,030 mi+2,266 mi
- 11/02/2026186,030 mi
Average of roughly 2,057 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
T5 UCO 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 (T5 UCO) between March 2024 and February 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 February 2026 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: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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