2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RV08 DLU
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 220,381 miles. MOT expired on 05 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 220,381 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RV08 DLU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/10/2026
- 220,381 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV08 DLU 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 (RV08 DLU) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 12 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn +boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))”.
RV08 DLU Mileage History
- 01/10/2024197,141 mi
- 07/10/2024197,396 mi+255 mi
- 30/09/2025207,913 mi+10,517 mi
- 07/10/2025208,184 mi+271 mi
- 12/10/2026220,381 mi+12,197 mi
Average of roughly 11,454 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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