2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · MA08 WBK
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 175,020 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 175,020 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.
MA08 WBK Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 175,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA08 WBK 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 (MA08 WBK) between July 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (31 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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 Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
MA08 WBK Mileage History
- 15/07/201149,410 mi
- 15/07/201149,410 mi
- 13/07/201255,992 mi+6,582 mi
- 23/07/201365,063 mi+9,071 mi
- 23/07/201471,823 mi+6,760 mi
- 24/05/201678,462 mi+6,639 mi
- 15/06/201678,462 mi
- 12/06/201782,420 mi+3,958 mi
- 01/06/201891,200 mi+8,780 mi
- 01/06/201891,200 mi
- 31/05/2019101,164 mi+9,964 mi
- 31/05/2019101,164 mi
- 08/12/2020114,517 mi+13,353 mi
- 26/01/2021114,593 mi+76 mi
- 26/01/2021114,610 mi+17 mi
- 26/01/2022126,526 mi+11,916 mi
- 26/01/2022126,529 mi+3 mi
- 17/02/2023139,993 mi+13,464 mi
- 20/02/2023139,999 mi+6 mi
- 20/02/2024153,572 mi+13,573 mi
- 21/02/2025164,662 mi+11,090 mi
- 24/02/2025164,726 mi+64 mi
- 28/02/2026175,013 mi+10,287 mi
- 14/04/2026175,020 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 8,516 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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