2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RL04 WAT
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 31/12/2008. Recorded mileage 146,183 miles. MOT valid until 24/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/11/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,183 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2460cc
RL04 WAT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/11/2025
- 146,183 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RL04 WAT Mileage History
- 24/10/2019182,142 mi
- 09/03/2020130,557 mi-51,585 mi
- 19/11/2020132,465 mi+1,908 mi
- 21/11/2020132,465 mi
- 19/11/2021135,460 mi+2,995 mi
- 19/11/2021135,461 mi+1 mi
- 09/11/2022137,962 mi+2,501 mi
- 09/11/2023140,385 mi+2,423 mi
- 09/11/2023140,385 mi
- 14/11/2024143,164 mi+2,779 mi
- 25/11/2024143,178 mi+14 mi
- 25/11/2025146,183 mi+3,005 mi
Average of roughly -5,905 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
RL04 WAT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (RL04 WAT) between October 2019 and November 2025.
The record contains 8 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 November 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: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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