2008 Ford Transit 2.4L Diesel · FH08 VLU
2008 Ford Transit (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 179,303 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,303 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH08 VLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 179,303 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH08 VLU 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 (FH08 VLU) between April 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 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: Bodywork (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
FH08 VLU Mileage History
- 05/04/2024168,479 mi
- 08/04/2024168,482 mi+3 mi
- 09/07/2025173,491 mi+5,009 mi
- 09/07/2026179,282 mi+5,791 mi
- 20/07/2026179,303 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 4,728 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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