2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · HG08 TTE
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 183,799 miles. MOT expired on 26 May 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 26 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,799 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
HG08 TTE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/05/2024
- 183,799 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HG08 TTE 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 TTE) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 May 2024 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 (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (5 issues), Bodywork (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 36 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 Rear Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”.
HG08 TTE Mileage History
- 17/02/2022172,353 mi
- 14/02/2023178,592 mi+6,239 mi
- 07/03/2023178,809 mi+217 mi
- 24/05/2024183,789 mi+4,980 mi
- 28/05/2024183,799 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 5,031 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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