2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RA08 AEB
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17/07/2008. Recorded mileage 147,097 miles. MOT valid until 22/01/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/01/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,097 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2460cc
RA08 AEB Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2026
- 147,097 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: 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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RA08 AEB Mileage History
- 01/07/201137,813 mi
- 01/07/201137,813 mi
- 02/07/201251,322 mi+13,509 mi
- 20/06/201368,089 mi+16,767 mi
- 30/05/201475,561 mi+7,472 mi
- 28/05/201582,840 mi+7,279 mi
- 24/05/201686,741 mi+3,901 mi
- 05/06/201794,128 mi+7,387 mi
- 06/07/2018103,235 mi+9,107 mi
- 06/07/2018103,235 mi
- 16/07/2019110,455 mi+7,220 mi
- 14/07/2020118,796 mi+8,341 mi
- 02/07/2021126,900 mi+8,104 mi
- 05/07/2021126,900 mi
- 19/01/2022130,256 mi+3,356 mi
- 11/01/2023138,946 mi+8,690 mi
- 13/01/2023138,946 mi
- 08/01/2024142,203 mi+3,257 mi
- 09/01/2024142,204 mi+1 mi
- 09/01/2025143,871 mi+1,667 mi
- 09/01/2025143,872 mi+1 mi
- 14/01/2026147,097 mi+3,225 mi
- 23/01/2026147,097 mi
Average of roughly 7,503 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
RA08 AEB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (RA08 AEB) between July 2011 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (14 issues), Tyres (12 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 52 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced Water inside unit (4.2.3 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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