2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RA08 CSY
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 102,991 miles. MOT valid until 03 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 102,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 CSY Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/06/2026
- 102,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 CSY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (RA08 CSY) between May 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 05 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (21 issues), Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”.
RA08 CSY Mileage History
- 12/05/201131,672 mi
- 09/08/201132,442 mi+770 mi
- 11/05/201235,784 mi+3,342 mi
- 11/05/201235,784 mi
- 05/06/201341,473 mi+5,689 mi
- 23/09/201445,178 mi+3,705 mi
- 01/10/201553,687 mi+8,509 mi
- 04/10/201663,567 mi+9,880 mi
- 04/10/201663,567 mi
- 07/03/201882,239 mi+18,672 mi
- 07/03/201987,199 mi+4,960 mi
- 07/03/201987,199 mi
- 05/08/202089,732 mi+2,533 mi
- 06/08/202089,736 mi+4 mi
- 13/08/202089,736 mi
- 02/12/202089,972 mi+236 mi
- 22/11/202191,252 mi+1,280 mi
- 22/11/202191,252 mi
- 25/04/202392,920 mi+1,668 mi
- 25/04/202392,920 mi
- 18/04/202497,056 mi+4,136 mi
- 24/04/202497,105 mi+49 mi
- 16/05/2025101,651 mi+4,546 mi
- 19/05/2025101,652 mi+1 mi
- 05/06/2026102,991 mi+1,339 mi
Average of roughly 4,734 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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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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