2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.0L Diesel · RF08 AWC
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.0L, diesel). First registered 19 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 158,517 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,517 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
RF08 AWC Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 158,517 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RF08 AWC 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 (RF08 AWC) between June 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 20 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 (15 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 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 Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached lower nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
RF08 AWC Mileage History
- 06/06/201141,918 mi
- 06/11/201255,108 mi+13,190 mi
- 03/12/201364,376 mi+9,268 mi
- 08/11/201471,698 mi+7,322 mi
- 26/11/201580,539 mi+8,841 mi
- 30/11/201691,561 mi+11,022 mi
- 30/11/201691,561 mi
- 01/12/201798,674 mi+7,113 mi
- 01/12/201798,678 mi+4 mi
- 05/11/2018105,379 mi+6,701 mi
- 19/12/2019112,381 mi+7,002 mi
- 19/12/2019112,381 mi
- 21/12/2020114,337 mi+1,956 mi
- 21/12/2020114,337 mi
- 29/11/2021123,929 mi+9,592 mi
- 01/12/2022136,469 mi+12,540 mi
- 21/12/2022137,366 mi+897 mi
- 12/12/2023141,974 mi+4,608 mi
- 29/01/2025145,501 mi+3,527 mi
- 31/01/2025145,504 mi+3 mi
- 27/01/2026154,061 mi+8,557 mi
- 20/07/2026158,517 mi+4,456 mi
Average of roughly 7,711 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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