2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LD08 LWU
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 104,147 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,147 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.
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LD08 LWU Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 22/10/2026
- 104,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LD08 LWU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (LD08 LWU) between March 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 22 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (16 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). 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: “Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
LD08 LWU Mileage History
- 25/03/201134,131 mi
- 28/03/201134,134 mi+3 mi
- 17/11/201136,124 mi+1,990 mi
- 26/11/201242,588 mi+6,464 mi
- 26/11/201242,588 mi
- 05/11/201346,939 mi+4,351 mi
- 06/11/201346,939 mi
- 17/11/201452,602 mi+5,663 mi
- 24/11/201557,707 mi+5,105 mi
- 21/11/201661,777 mi+4,070 mi
- 21/11/201661,777 mi
- 10/11/201766,595 mi+4,818 mi
- 10/11/201766,595 mi
- 21/11/201871,521 mi+4,926 mi
- 23/11/201975,560 mi+4,039 mi
- 11/06/202077,237 mi+1,677 mi
- 12/07/202178,013 mi+776 mi
- 20/07/202282,543 mi+4,530 mi
- 21/07/202282,559 mi+16 mi
- 13/07/202386,386 mi+3,827 mi
- 13/07/202386,449 mi+63 mi
- 08/07/202491,200 mi+4,751 mi
- 08/07/202491,200 mi
- 25/09/202598,259 mi+7,059 mi
- 25/09/202598,259 mi
- 22/10/2026104,147 mi+5,888 mi
Average of roughly 4,494 miles per year across 26 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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