2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · R19 DBC
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 185,327 miles. MOT valid until 18 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,327 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R19 DBC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/08/2026
- 185,327 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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R19 DBC Mileage History
- 13/08/2024174,731 mi
- 20/08/2024174,776 mi+45 mi
- 19/08/2025176,868 mi+2,092 mi
- 20/08/2025176,871 mi+3 mi
- 10/08/2026185,327 mi+8,456 mi
Average of roughly 5,322 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
R19 DBC 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 (R19 DBC) between August 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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