2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · BK08 OWX
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 193,472 miles. MOT valid until 04 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,472 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BK08 OWX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2026
- 193,472 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BK08 OWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (BK08 OWX) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 05 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)”.
BK08 OWX Mileage History
- 29/03/201143,649 mi
- 06/04/201143,649 mi
- 07/02/2012522,273 mi+478,624 mi
- 28/01/201359,455 mi-462,818 mi
- 06/02/201466,147 mi+6,692 mi
- 04/02/201572,806 mi+6,659 mi
- 22/02/201691,285 mi+18,479 mi
- 23/02/201691,285 mi
- 22/02/2017101,136 mi+9,851 mi
- 28/02/2017101,136 mi
- 24/02/2018109,184 mi+8,048 mi
- 29/05/2019112,448 mi+3,264 mi
- 22/12/2020124,633 mi+12,185 mi
- 22/12/2021136,194 mi+11,561 mi
- 14/01/2023145,716 mi+9,522 mi
- 09/01/2024159,290 mi+13,574 mi
- 09/01/2024159,290 mi
- 17/01/2025175,172 mi+15,882 mi
- 26/02/2026193,453 mi+18,281 mi
- 05/03/2026193,472 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 10,031 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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