2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · LR08 UAD
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 196,461 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jun 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 01 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,461 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.
LR08 UAD Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 03/06/2026
- 196,461 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 14 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LR08 UAD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (LR08 UAD) between March 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 14 failures.
The most recent test on 03 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 14 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (35 issues), Lighting (31 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Bodywork (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 81 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "d" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))”.
LR08 UAD Mileage History
- 22/03/201180,650 mi
- 22/03/201180,650 mi
- 26/03/2012106,316 mi+25,666 mi
- 23/03/2013112,217 mi+5,901 mi
- 27/03/2013112,217 mi
- 22/03/2014120,480 mi+8,263 mi
- 27/03/2014120,485 mi+5 mi
- 09/04/2015130,714 mi+10,229 mi
- 09/04/2015130,714 mi
- 13/04/2016134,013 mi+3,299 mi
- 13/04/2017141,975 mi+7,962 mi
- 18/04/2017141,977 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/2018150,028 mi+8,051 mi
- 13/04/2018150,030 mi+2 mi
- 08/04/2019162,608 mi+12,578 mi
- 10/04/2019162,612 mi+4 mi
- 11/04/2019162,612 mi
- 24/07/2020172,759 mi+10,147 mi
- 27/07/2020172,759 mi
- 22/07/2021178,346 mi+5,587 mi
- 22/07/2021178,346 mi
- 20/07/2022184,935 mi+6,589 mi
- 26/07/2022184,970 mi+35 mi
- 19/07/2023188,364 mi+3,394 mi
- 20/07/2023188,364 mi
- 16/07/2024190,966 mi+2,602 mi
- 10/07/2025194,035 mi+3,069 mi
- 14/07/2025194,037 mi+2 mi
- 02/06/2026196,459 mi+2,422 mi
- 03/06/2026196,461 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,619 miles per year across 30 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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