2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · FY08 HFA
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 197,838 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 197,838 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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FY08 HFA Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 31/07/2026
- 197,838 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FY08 HFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (FY08 HFA) between March 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Oil leaking excessively from engine abandoned test (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that it is likely to adversely affect braking or steeri”.
FY08 HFA Mileage History
- 16/03/2024197,779 mi
- 31/07/2026197,838 mi+59 mi
Average of roughly 25 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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