2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · VK08 ABX
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 184,074 miles. MOT valid until 21 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 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,074 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
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VK08 ABX Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/04/2026
- 184,074 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK08 ABX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (VK08 ABX) between March 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 20 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (42 issues), Brakes (37 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Tyres (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (13 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 109 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 Rear Service brake excessively binding And brake disc showing signs of overheating. (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
VK08 ABX Mileage History
- 30/03/201155,195 mi
- 21/03/201273,745 mi+18,550 mi
- 25/04/201382,654 mi+8,909 mi
- 11/04/201490,408 mi+7,754 mi
- 11/04/201490,408 mi
- 17/04/2015100,092 mi+9,684 mi
- 24/04/2015100,188 mi+96 mi
- 27/04/2016105,956 mi+5,768 mi
- 29/04/2016105,972 mi+16 mi
- 04/05/2017111,241 mi+5,269 mi
- 04/05/2017111,241 mi
- 30/04/2018116,005 mi+4,764 mi
- 30/04/2018116,005 mi
- 02/05/2019123,959 mi+7,954 mi
- 07/05/2019123,961 mi+2 mi
- 19/11/2020132,690 mi+8,729 mi
- 20/11/2020132,690 mi
- 23/04/2021134,488 mi+1,798 mi
- 23/04/2021134,488 mi
- 21/04/2022140,647 mi+6,159 mi
- 12/04/2023153,097 mi+12,450 mi
- 12/04/2023153,099 mi+2 mi
- 08/04/2024164,128 mi+11,029 mi
- 08/04/2024164,128 mi
- 14/04/2025173,331 mi+9,203 mi
- 15/04/2025173,331 mi
- 20/04/2026184,073 mi+10,742 mi
- 20/04/2026184,074 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 8,558 miles per year across 28 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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