2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · GR08 BYH
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 26 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 133,591 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Canterbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 133,591 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GR08 BYH Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/02/2026
- 133,591 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GR08 BYH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (GR08 BYH) between August 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
GR08 BYH Mileage History
- 24/08/201132,384 mi
- 25/08/201132,387 mi+3 mi
- 22/08/201240,830 mi+8,443 mi
- 14/01/201346,201 mi+5,371 mi
- 16/01/201455,997 mi+9,796 mi
- 07/01/201567,625 mi+11,628 mi
- 01/03/201678,831 mi+11,206 mi
- 21/02/201784,847 mi+6,016 mi
- 28/02/201889,194 mi+4,347 mi
- 28/02/201889,194 mi
- 25/02/201995,142 mi+5,948 mi
- 26/02/2020101,659 mi+6,517 mi
- 26/02/2020101,659 mi
- 17/02/2021105,933 mi+4,274 mi
- 18/02/2021105,933 mi
- 07/02/2022110,429 mi+4,496 mi
- 16/02/2023114,789 mi+4,360 mi
- 28/02/2024123,500 mi+8,711 mi
- 18/02/2025130,785 mi+7,285 mi
- 27/02/2026133,591 mi+2,806 mi
Average of roughly 6,974 miles per year across 20 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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