2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · GL08 KRD
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 30 May 2008. Recorded mileage 301,611 miles. MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 301,611 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
GL08 KRD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 09/12/2025
- 301,611 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GL08 KRD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (GL08 KRD) between May 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 09 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 41 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”.
GL08 KRD Mileage History
- 27/05/201191,172 mi
- 12/05/2012122,474 mi+31,302 mi
- 02/05/2013158,187 mi+35,713 mi
- 09/04/2014191,217 mi+33,030 mi
- 04/06/2015218,192 mi+26,975 mi
- 04/06/2015218,192 mi
- 04/06/2016229,627 mi+11,435 mi
- 04/06/2016229,627 mi
- 30/05/2017239,763 mi+10,136 mi
- 30/05/2017239,763 mi
- 25/05/2018246,369 mi+6,606 mi
- 25/05/2018246,369 mi
- 28/05/2019254,679 mi+8,310 mi
- 29/05/2019254,679 mi
- 01/10/2020263,500 mi+8,821 mi
- 01/10/2020263,500 mi
- 01/10/2021270,747 mi+7,247 mi
- 04/10/2021270,759 mi+12 mi
- 16/11/2022276,258 mi+5,499 mi
- 11/11/2023283,090 mi+6,832 mi
- 18/11/2023283,217 mi+127 mi
- 16/11/2024290,960 mi+7,743 mi
- 11/12/2024291,035 mi+75 mi
- 09/12/2025301,611 mi+10,576 mi
Average of roughly 14,476 miles per year across 24 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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