2008 Ford Transit Connect 1.8L Diesel · NH08 VCU
2008 Ford Transit Connect (1.8L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 114,690 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,690 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NH08 VCU Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 114,690 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NH08 VCU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit Connect (NH08 VCU) between July 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Lighting (22 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 56 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”.
NH08 VCU Mileage History
- 15/07/201115,406 mi
- 25/07/201228,484 mi+13,078 mi
- 25/07/201228,484 mi
- 08/08/201336,369 mi+7,885 mi
- 08/08/201336,369 mi
- 19/08/201443,999 mi+7,630 mi
- 19/08/201443,999 mi
- 12/08/201550,289 mi+6,290 mi
- 12/08/201550,289 mi
- 27/08/201653,831 mi+3,542 mi
- 30/08/201757,183 mi+3,352 mi
- 05/09/201757,183 mi
- 23/08/201862,514 mi+5,331 mi
- 06/09/201968,948 mi+6,434 mi
- 06/09/201968,948 mi
- 25/08/202074,119 mi+5,171 mi
- 10/08/202179,769 mi+5,650 mi
- 13/08/202179,780 mi+11 mi
- 05/09/202286,174 mi+6,394 mi
- 09/09/202286,221 mi+47 mi
- 06/09/202391,296 mi+5,075 mi
- 12/09/202391,442 mi+146 mi
- 30/08/202496,592 mi+5,150 mi
- 12/02/202599,385 mi+2,793 mi
- 27/02/2026114,210 mi+14,825 mi
- 26/03/2026114,681 mi+471 mi
- 31/03/2026114,690 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 6,749 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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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