2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · GF58 SWU
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 28 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 152,465 miles. MOT valid until 06 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 152,465 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF58 SWU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2026
- 152,465 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF58 SWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (GF58 SWU) between November 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 08 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to nearside bulb not working (4.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))”.
GF58 SWU Mileage History
- 24/11/201145,753 mi
- 24/11/201145,753 mi
- 28/11/201265,116 mi+19,363 mi
- 28/11/201265,118 mi+2 mi
- 27/11/201382,402 mi+17,284 mi
- 02/12/201382,402 mi
- 07/05/201485,444 mi+3,042 mi
- 07/05/201485,444 mi
- 29/04/201592,519 mi+7,075 mi
- 29/04/201592,519 mi
- 14/04/201699,049 mi+6,530 mi
- 14/04/201699,049 mi
- 15/03/2017103,425 mi+4,376 mi
- 04/04/2018107,342 mi+3,917 mi
- 05/04/2019111,103 mi+3,761 mi
- 11/03/2020115,114 mi+4,011 mi
- 23/04/2021119,215 mi+4,101 mi
- 28/05/2021119,244 mi+29 mi
- 29/04/2022122,434 mi+3,190 mi
- 03/05/2022122,434 mi
- 22/05/2023126,908 mi+4,474 mi
- 23/05/2023126,910 mi+2 mi
- 23/05/2024136,708 mi+9,798 mi
- 23/05/2025145,745 mi+9,037 mi
- 23/05/2025145,746 mi+1 mi
- 04/09/2026152,463 mi+6,717 mi
- 08/09/2026152,465 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,215 miles per year across 27 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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