2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BG02 RED
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 11/04/2008. Recorded mileage 153,248 miles. MOT valid until 11/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,248 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2460cc
BG02 RED Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 153,248 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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BG02 RED Mileage History
- 02/08/2024151,848 mi
- 08/08/2024151,854 mi+6 mi
- 13/08/2025153,125 mi+1,271 mi
- 10/08/2026153,245 mi+120 mi
- 10/08/2026153,248 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 693 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BG02 RED 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 (BG02 RED) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 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 (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
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