2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BJ03 DUB
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 16 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 151,971 miles. MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,971 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
BJ03 DUB Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2026
- 151,971 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BJ03 DUB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (BJ03 DUB) between January 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 19 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (11 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BJ03 DUB Mileage History
- 12/01/201138,400 mi
- 17/01/201250,125 mi+11,725 mi
- 13/03/201367,158 mi+17,033 mi
- 01/03/201478,395 mi+11,237 mi
- 17/03/201590,386 mi+11,991 mi
- 08/04/2016101,480 mi+11,094 mi
- 21/08/2017116,581 mi+15,101 mi
- 10/10/2018128,170 mi+11,589 mi
- 16/08/2019133,255 mi+5,085 mi
- 17/08/2019133,257 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/2021135,767 mi+2,510 mi
- 11/03/2021135,768 mi+1 mi
- 16/03/2022137,506 mi+1,738 mi
- 21/03/2022137,509 mi+3 mi
- 21/03/2023138,381 mi+872 mi
- 13/03/2024142,826 mi+4,445 mi
- 06/03/2025147,468 mi+4,642 mi
- 18/03/2025147,470 mi+2 mi
- 19/03/2026151,971 mi+4,501 mi
Average of roughly 7,481 miles per year across 19 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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