2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · DF02 ARR
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 May 2008. Recorded mileage 184,838 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 184,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF02 ARR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 184,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DF02 ARR Mileage History
- 15/12/2023179,960 mi
- 18/12/2023179,962 mi+2 mi
- 13/12/2024182,598 mi+2,636 mi
- 16/12/2024182,606 mi+8 mi
- 22/01/2026184,838 mi+2,232 mi
Average of roughly 2,316 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DF02 ARR 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 (DF02 ARR) between December 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 January 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: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Suspension locking device ineffective strut to hub (5.3.6 (b))”; “Front Brake hose excessively twisted both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of di”.
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