2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RA08 AED
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 17 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 142,756 miles. MOT valid until 30 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,756 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RA08 AED Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2026
- 142,756 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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 AED Mileage History
- 23/06/201145,738 mi
- 11/07/201264,599 mi+18,861 mi
- 31/07/201385,431 mi+20,832 mi
- 31/07/201385,431 mi
- 18/07/201493,119 mi+7,688 mi
- 18/07/201493,123 mi+4 mi
- 11/07/2015102,660 mi+9,537 mi
- 11/07/2015102,660 mi
- 17/05/2016109,933 mi+7,273 mi
- 11/05/2017115,860 mi+5,927 mi
- 03/05/2018120,451 mi+4,591 mi
- 30/04/2019123,701 mi+3,250 mi
- 01/06/2020127,283 mi+3,582 mi
- 01/06/2020127,283 mi
- 25/05/2021129,877 mi+2,594 mi
- 23/05/2022133,160 mi+3,283 mi
- 24/05/2023137,208 mi+4,048 mi
- 24/05/2023137,208 mi
- 23/05/2024139,727 mi+2,519 mi
- 13/05/2025141,042 mi+1,315 mi
- 14/05/2025141,042 mi
- 19/05/2026142,755 mi+1,713 mi
- 19/05/2026142,756 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 6,509 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
RA08 AED 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 AED) between June 2011 and May 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 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: Windscreen (11 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
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