2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · HG08 RTU
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16/05/2008. Recorded mileage 226,623 miles. MOT valid until 17/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 226,623 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
HG08 RTU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2025
- 226,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 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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HG08 RTU Mileage History
- 12/10/2023214,433 mi
- 01/10/2024220,568 mi+6,135 mi
- 03/10/2024220,568 mi
- 27/09/2025226,440 mi+5,872 mi
- 06/10/2025226,623 mi+183 mi
Average of roughly 6,141 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HG08 RTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (HG08 RTU) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”.
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