2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RA08 CSZ
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 117,426 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,426 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 CSZ Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2026
- 117,426 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 CSZ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (RA08 CSZ) between March 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
RA08 CSZ Mileage History
- 22/03/201130,001 mi
- 29/03/201237,422 mi+7,421 mi
- 27/03/201344,545 mi+7,123 mi
- 18/03/201452,297 mi+7,752 mi
- 24/03/201559,890 mi+7,593 mi
- 18/03/201666,013 mi+6,123 mi
- 28/03/201772,048 mi+6,035 mi
- 30/03/201877,088 mi+5,040 mi
- 25/03/201982,048 mi+4,960 mi
- 25/03/201982,048 mi
- 13/07/202087,322 mi+5,274 mi
- 13/07/202087,322 mi
- 12/07/202190,464 mi+3,142 mi
- 21/07/202190,474 mi+10 mi
- 05/07/202296,788 mi+6,314 mi
- 12/07/202296,921 mi+133 mi
- 10/07/2023102,403 mi+5,482 mi
- 18/07/2024107,609 mi+5,206 mi
- 07/07/2025112,101 mi+4,492 mi
- 09/07/2025112,101 mi
- 21/07/2026117,426 mi+5,325 mi
- 21/07/2026117,426 mi
Average of roughly 5,702 miles per year across 22 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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