2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · M21 KBW
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 304,858 miles. MOT valid until 12 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 304,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
M21 KBW Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2026
- 304,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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M21 KBW Mileage History
- 24/02/2011104,561 mi
- 01/03/2012145,166 mi+40,605 mi
- 28/02/2013180,950 mi+35,784 mi
- 01/03/2013180,950 mi
- 10/02/2014209,601 mi+28,651 mi
- 27/02/2014211,287 mi+1,686 mi
- 21/02/2015246,444 mi+35,157 mi
- 21/03/2016261,045 mi+14,601 mi
- 21/03/2016261,045 mi
- 02/05/2017261,195 mi+150 mi
- 18/06/2018263,112 mi+1,917 mi
- 19/06/2018263,120 mi+8 mi
- 24/06/2019270,696 mi+7,576 mi
- 05/05/2021280,325 mi+9,629 mi
- 05/05/2021280,328 mi+3 mi
- 21/04/2022283,669 mi+3,341 mi
- 05/05/2023286,522 mi+2,853 mi
- 03/05/2024294,585 mi+8,063 mi
- 25/04/2025301,585 mi+7,000 mi
- 14/05/2026304,858 mi+3,273 mi
Average of roughly 13,163 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
M21 KBW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (M21 KBW) between February 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 14 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). 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: “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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