2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RA08 PLX
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 24 Jul 2008. Recorded mileage 186,839 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 186,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RA08 PLX Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 186,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RA08 PLX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (RA08 PLX) between August 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (8 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
RA08 PLX Mileage History
- 02/08/201147,515 mi
- 03/08/201258,313 mi+10,798 mi
- 02/08/201371,031 mi+12,718 mi
- 04/08/201483,163 mi+12,132 mi
- 09/08/201596,175 mi+13,012 mi
- 16/08/2016109,453 mi+13,278 mi
- 15/08/2017119,453 mi+10,000 mi
- 07/08/2018130,042 mi+10,589 mi
- 03/08/2019141,277 mi+11,235 mi
- 21/08/2020149,815 mi+8,538 mi
- 15/09/2021159,955 mi+10,140 mi
- 15/09/2021159,955 mi
- 03/10/2022166,389 mi+6,434 mi
- 10/10/2023177,255 mi+10,866 mi
- 10/10/2023177,255 mi
- 24/09/2024184,577 mi+7,322 mi
- 24/09/2024184,577 mi
- 27/11/2025186,820 mi+2,243 mi
- 05/12/2025186,839 mi+19 mi
Average of roughly 9,713 miles per year across 19 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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