2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BF08 BSU
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 20 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 81,609 miles. MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,609 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF08 BSU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2026
- 81,609 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BF08 BSU Mileage History
- 22/05/202377,363 mi
- 23/05/202377,363 mi
- 03/07/202480,460 mi+3,097 mi
- 13/06/202581,182 mi+722 mi
- 17/07/202681,609 mi+427 mi
Average of roughly 1,346 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF08 BSU 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 (BF08 BSU) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
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