2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · G5 FOO
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08/07/2008. Recorded mileage 298,231 miles. MOT valid until 26/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/03/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 298,231 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
G5 FOO Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 298,231 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (23 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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G5 FOO Mileage History
- 04/07/201180,999 mi
- 16/10/2012104,805 mi+23,806 mi
- 06/11/2012105,031 mi+226 mi
- 06/11/2012105,031 mi
- 09/04/2013113,533 mi+8,502 mi
- 09/04/2013113,533 mi
- 18/10/2013124,710 mi+11,177 mi
- 26/04/2014131,190 mi+6,480 mi
- 22/10/2014138,846 mi+7,656 mi
- 09/04/2015149,492 mi+10,646 mi
- 09/04/2015149,492 mi
- 09/10/2015169,735 mi+20,243 mi
- 23/10/2015170,794 mi+1,059 mi
- 23/10/2015170,794 mi
- 20/04/2016183,544 mi+12,750 mi
- 18/10/2016197,011 mi+13,467 mi
- 18/04/2017205,725 mi+8,714 mi
- 18/04/2017205,725 mi
- 10/10/2017213,371 mi+7,646 mi
- 10/10/2017213,371 mi
- 07/04/2018217,656 mi+4,285 mi
- 09/04/2018217,661 mi+5 mi
- 04/04/2019231,345 mi+13,684 mi
- 22/10/2020242,559 mi+11,214 mi
- 18/10/2021259,231 mi+16,672 mi
- 23/02/2023272,266 mi+13,035 mi
- 23/02/2023272,266 mi
- 22/02/2024284,627 mi+12,361 mi
- 14/03/2025291,149 mi+6,522 mi
- 20/03/2025291,154 mi+5 mi
- 24/03/2026298,228 mi+7,074 mi
- 27/03/2026298,231 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 14,748 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
G5 FOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (G5 FOO) between July 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 22 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (23 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Windscreen (9 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
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