2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · LR08 RUW
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 186,137 miles. MOT valid until 09 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,137 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
LR08 RUW Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 08/07/2026
- 186,137 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 RUW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (LR08 RUW) between October 2010 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 08 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues), Steering (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt S”.
LR08 RUW Mileage History
- 12/10/201038,507 mi
- 26/10/201153,651 mi+15,144 mi
- 09/08/201255,665 mi+2,014 mi
- 01/08/201357,629 mi+1,964 mi
- 26/03/201459,197 mi+1,568 mi
- 26/03/201459,200 mi+3 mi
- 17/11/201470,900 mi+11,700 mi
- 30/10/201580,037 mi+9,137 mi
- 27/10/201687,675 mi+7,638 mi
- 19/10/201796,344 mi+8,669 mi
- 19/10/201796,344 mi
- 23/05/2018102,115 mi+5,771 mi
- 23/05/2018102,115 mi
- 10/05/2019112,412 mi+10,297 mi
- 18/11/2020124,107 mi+11,695 mi
- 02/12/2021131,288 mi+7,181 mi
- 03/12/2021131,288 mi
- 25/11/2022142,103 mi+10,815 mi
- 04/12/2023150,715 mi+8,612 mi
- 10/07/2024153,356 mi+2,641 mi
- 10/07/2025169,815 mi+16,459 mi
- 11/07/2025169,833 mi+18 mi
- 30/06/2026186,137 mi+16,304 mi
- 08/07/2026186,137 mi
Average of roughly 9,381 miles per year across 24 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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