2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LD08 LSN
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 219,888 miles. MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 219,888 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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.
LD08 LSN Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2026
- 219,888 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 LSN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (LD08 LSN) between June 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 16 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (21 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
LD08 LSN Mileage History
- 27/06/201138,110 mi
- 28/06/201138,110 mi
- 21/06/201277,289 mi+39,179 mi
- 11/06/201398,374 mi+21,085 mi
- 13/06/201398,374 mi
- 09/07/2014106,451 mi+8,077 mi
- 10/07/2014106,452 mi+1 mi
- 03/07/2015113,903 mi+7,451 mi
- 12/10/2016126,182 mi+12,279 mi
- 29/03/2018137,406 mi+11,224 mi
- 03/04/2018137,428 mi+22 mi
- 23/04/2019148,782 mi+11,354 mi
- 23/02/2021149,611 mi+829 mi
- 24/02/2021149,613 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/2022164,944 mi+15,331 mi
- 11/03/2022164,959 mi+15 mi
- 07/03/2023179,013 mi+14,054 mi
- 07/03/2023179,019 mi+6 mi
- 19/04/2024193,049 mi+14,030 mi
- 10/04/2025203,615 mi+10,566 mi
- 15/04/2025203,628 mi+13 mi
- 15/04/2026219,878 mi+16,250 mi
- 16/04/2026219,888 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 12,279 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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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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