2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · DE08 DUB
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 171,621 miles. MOT valid until 07 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 171,621 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
DE08 DUB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/05/2026
- 171,621 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DE08 DUB 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 (DE08 DUB) between February 2025 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 09 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Bodywork (10 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at abs pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Fuel system component leaking tank area (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))”.
DE08 DUB Mileage History
- 05/02/2025169,467 mi
- 09/05/2025169,468 mi+1 mi
- 09/05/2025169,468 mi
- 07/05/2026171,622 mi+2,154 mi
- 09/05/2026171,621 mi-1 mi
Average of roughly 1,718 miles per year across 5 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: 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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