2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · MF08 EWC

The most recent MOT on 2026-02-09 recorded 165,760 miles and resulted in a pass, but several issues were noted. These included a cut offside rear tyre (not deep enough to expose ply), a worn and pitted brake disc, thin rear brake pads, a rusty exhaust box, low power steering fluid, and a severely deteriorated offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover. These findings indicate ongoing maintenance needs but no immediate safety-critical failures. A recurring pattern of suspension and exhaust-related issues emerges across the MOT history. Suspension components such as anti-roll bar bushes, lower suspension arm pins/bushes, and ball joint dust covers have repeatedly shown wear or deterioration. The exhaust system has also been problematic, with silencer damage, rust, and leaks recorded in multiple tests. These issues suggest gradual wear but no severe structural failures. The trend shows some improvement in critical areas. For example, brake pad thickness was below 1.5 mm in the 2025-02-14 failed test but was not mentioned in the 2026 MOT, possibly indicating replacement. However, brake discs remain worn in both 2025 and 2026 tests, and suspension arm dust covers have persisted as a recurring defect.