2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RO08 FSG
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 206,299 miles. MOT valid until 05 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 206,299 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
RO08 FSG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/04/2026
- 206,299 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 15 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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RO08 FSG Mileage History
- 05/01/2022181,591 mi
- 28/02/2023186,938 mi+5,347 mi
- 14/02/2024192,333 mi+5,395 mi
- 20/02/2025197,361 mi+5,028 mi
- 07/04/2026206,299 mi+8,938 mi
Average of roughly 5,811 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RO08 FSG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (RO08 FSG) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 34 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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.
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