2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · DS08 VPW
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 08 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 226,251 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,251 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DS08 VPW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/08/2026
- 226,251 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DS08 VPW 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 Ford Transit (DS08 VPW) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 August 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: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
DS08 VPW Mileage History
- 02/07/2024222,885 mi
- 04/07/2024222,905 mi+20 mi
- 02/09/2025225,725 mi+2,820 mi
- 03/09/2025225,750 mi+25 mi
- 18/08/2026226,251 mi+501 mi
Average of roughly 1,582 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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