2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · FT57 FYY
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 185,385 miles. MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,385 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT57 FYY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 185,385 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT57 FYY 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 (FT57 FYY) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
FT57 FYY Mileage History
- 13/10/2022174,298 mi
- 30/10/2023177,180 mi+2,882 mi
- 14/11/2023177,180 mi
- 12/11/2024181,339 mi+4,159 mi
- 27/10/2025185,385 mi+4,046 mi
Average of roughly 3,649 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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