2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DA08 NWL

The Volkswagen Transporter presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent test on 9 February 2026 at 121,636 miles which recorded no defects. The three preceding annual passes from January 2024 through February 2025 also returned clean results, showing no worsening faults or recurring advisories across the observed period. The recorded mileage of 121,636 against an 18 year lifespan equates to a modest average of roughly 6,758 miles per year, consistent with light commercial use. The test history shows tight clustering: the 18 January 2024 pass at 119,292 miles, a failed retest on 23 January 2024 at identical mileage with no defects logged, then a clean pass on 24 January 2024 at 119,332 miles, followed by 120,761 in February 2025 and 121,636 in February 2026. Annual accumulation stayed under 1,900 miles, indicating the vehicle spent extended periods stationary between short active spells. The single failure on 23 January 2024 carries no listed defect, which points to an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Given the absence of any flagged advisories on suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions, the record implies previous keepers maintained basic statutory compliance but the sparse entries limit insight into consumable wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody rust given the vehicle's 2008 build date and low yearly use, as standing time accelerates chassis corrosion unseen by MOT testers. Verify the function of binding calipers or worn coil springs through a road test, and confirm tyre condition and wiper operation despite their clean history, since the low mileage suggests infrequent renewal rather than confirmed soundness.