2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · B5 LOC
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 197,731 miles. MOT expired on 10 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,731 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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B5 LOC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2026
- 197,731 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B5 LOC 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 (B5 LOC) between July 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Central Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
B5 LOC Mileage History
- 18/07/2023169,751 mi
- 24/07/2024177,086 mi+7,335 mi
- 12/08/2025188,116 mi+11,030 mi
- 12/09/2025189,226 mi+1,110 mi
- 17/09/2026197,731 mi+8,505 mi
Average of roughly 8,833 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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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