2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · VK08 AAY
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 150,782 miles. MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,782 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
VK08 AAY Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2026
- 150,782 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK08 AAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (VK08 AAY) between March 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))”; “Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
VK08 AAY Mileage History
- 28/03/201146,499 mi
- 05/04/201146,499 mi
- 18/04/201257,925 mi+11,426 mi
- 10/05/201369,958 mi+12,033 mi
- 10/05/201369,958 mi
- 12/08/201481,191 mi+11,233 mi
- 05/08/201583,963 mi+2,772 mi
- 08/08/201686,788 mi+2,825 mi
- 31/08/201789,953 mi+3,165 mi
- 31/08/201789,953 mi
- 03/08/201896,801 mi+6,848 mi
- 01/08/2019103,902 mi+7,101 mi
- 03/08/2020109,449 mi+5,547 mi
- 20/08/2021115,913 mi+6,464 mi
- 16/08/2022123,581 mi+7,668 mi
- 21/08/2023130,919 mi+7,338 mi
- 07/08/2024137,826 mi+6,907 mi
- 23/08/2025145,189 mi+7,363 mi
- 01/09/2025145,189 mi
- 14/08/2026150,780 mi+5,591 mi
- 20/08/2026150,782 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 6,773 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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