2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · PL57 JBV
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 188,669 miles. MOT expired on 12 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,669 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL57 JBV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/09/2025
- 188,669 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL57 JBV 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 (PL57 JBV) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 08 September 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: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))”; “Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PL57 JBV Mileage History
- 03/09/2022184,993 mi
- 13/09/2023186,713 mi+1,720 mi
- 13/09/2024187,769 mi+1,056 mi
- 02/09/2025188,664 mi+895 mi
- 08/09/2025188,669 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 1,220 miles per year across 5 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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