2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · ME51 STU
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 04/03/2008. Recorded mileage 142,769 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/01/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
ME51 STU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2025
- 142,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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ME51 STU Mileage History
- 19/10/2021134,954 mi
- 17/10/2022138,369 mi+3,415 mi
- 27/10/2023140,940 mi+2,571 mi
- 01/11/2023140,948 mi+8 mi
- 29/01/2025142,769 mi+1,821 mi
Average of roughly 2,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
ME51 STU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (ME51 STU) between October 2021 and January 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Brakes (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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”.
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