2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · CX08 WTL

The 2008 Volkswagen Transporter presents a stable and favourable roadworthiness trend. The most recent test on 22 October 2025 at 216,669 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken five-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical faults and no recurring advisories across the available history. Annual mileage averages around 12,037 miles, which is high for an eighteen-year-old van but consistent with steady commercial use rather than neglect or long idle periods. The records show smooth accumulation: 179,723 miles in December 2021, 186,572 in November 2022, 196,621 in November 2023, 207,794 in November 2024, and 216,669 by October 2025. No test gaps exist, and the clean sheets at every interval imply the previous keeper addressed wear proactively before each examination. Given the absence of flagged defects, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity and hidden corrosion, particularly on chassis rails and sills where Transporter bodies degrade with age and road salt. High mileage demands scrutiny of suspension bushes, coil springs, and drivetrain components even when the tester logged no advisories. Brake discs, calipers, and exhaust emissions should be verified in person given the vehicle's age and 216,669-mile service life. The MOT record suggests disciplined upkeep, but a clean test sheet is not a substitute for measuring remaining tyre tread, binding calipers, or play in steering joints before purchase.