2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · HT56 VBC
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2007. Recorded mileage 162,476 km. MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 162,476 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
HT56 VBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2025
- 162,476 km recorded at latest MOT
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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HT56 VBC Odometer History
- 24/09/2021128,322 km
- 28/10/2022139,018 km+10,696 km
- 27/10/2023152,045 km+13,027 km
- 29/10/2024161,266 mi
- 21/10/2025162,476 km
Average of roughly 8,382 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT56 VBC 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 (HT56 VBC) between September 2021 and October 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 31 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (20 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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.
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