2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · BP57 GVZ
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 167,320 miles. MOT valid until 22 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,320 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.
BP57 GVZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 167,320 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BP57 GVZ 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 (BP57 GVZ) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 May 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: Suspension (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
BP57 GVZ Mileage History
- 15/05/2024164,533 mi
- 16/05/2024164,533 mi
- 12/05/2025166,191 mi+1,658 mi
- 24/05/2025166,219 mi+28 mi
- 15/05/2026167,320 mi+1,101 mi
Average of roughly 1,395 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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