2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · DB04 NLB
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 266,133 miles. MOT expired on 08 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 266,133 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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DB04 NLB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 266,133 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DB04 NLB 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 (DB04 NLB) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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: Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
DB04 NLB Mileage History
- 30/10/2023247,742 mi
- 06/11/2023247,842 mi+100 mi
- 30/10/2024256,326 mi+8,484 mi
- 04/11/2025265,903 mi+9,577 mi
- 07/11/2025266,133 mi+230 mi
Average of roughly 9,088 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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