2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RA08 ORX
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 12 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 146,533 miles. MOT valid until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,533 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 ORX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2026
- 146,533 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 ORX 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 ORX) between June 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 19 June 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: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 44 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RA08 ORX Mileage History
- 28/06/201154,484 mi
- 15/06/201270,725 mi+16,241 mi
- 10/06/201385,522 mi+14,797 mi
- 13/06/201385,526 mi+4 mi
- 13/06/201497,782 mi+12,256 mi
- 22/07/2015110,301 mi+12,519 mi
- 22/07/2015110,301 mi
- 13/07/2016117,749 mi+7,448 mi
- 13/06/2017128,373 mi+10,624 mi
- 03/08/2017128,379 mi+6 mi
- 22/01/2019131,587 mi+3,208 mi
- 22/01/2019131,587 mi
- 14/02/2020134,983 mi+3,396 mi
- 28/02/2020134,985 mi+2 mi
- 27/02/2021138,143 mi+3,158 mi
- 10/03/2021138,170 mi+27 mi
- 27/07/2022141,123 mi+2,953 mi
- 13/04/2023141,780 mi+657 mi
- 03/07/2024143,132 mi+1,352 mi
- 03/07/2024143,132 mi
- 30/06/2025144,271 mi+1,139 mi
- 19/06/2026146,533 mi+2,262 mi
Average of roughly 6,146 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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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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