2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · HG08 XWA
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12/06/2008. Recorded mileage 238,519 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 238,519 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 XWA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 30/10/2025
- 238,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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 XWA Mileage History
- 22/11/2021198,535 mi
- 26/10/2022208,397 mi+9,862 mi
- 02/11/2023218,000 mi+9,603 mi
- 30/10/2024229,750 mi+11,750 mi
- 30/10/2025238,519 mi+8,769 mi
Average of roughly 10,156 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HG08 XWA 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 XWA) between November 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 October 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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