2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RV08 OVD
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 06 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 217,858 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 217,858 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
RV08 OVD Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 28/04/2026
- 217,858 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RV08 OVD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (RV08 OVD) between May 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (33 issues), Suspension (27 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 73 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: “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front - rear. near rear flexi union (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light eye level flashing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))”.
RV08 OVD Mileage History
- 18/05/201165,179 mi
- 28/08/201294,543 mi+29,364 mi
- 28/08/201294,543 mi
- 09/07/2013120,867 mi+26,324 mi
- 11/07/2013120,867 mi
- 07/07/2014150,481 mi+29,614 mi
- 07/07/2014150,481 mi
- 08/07/2015155,537 mi+5,056 mi
- 15/07/2016164,623 mi+9,086 mi
- 21/08/2017170,378 mi+5,755 mi
- 21/08/2017170,378 mi
- 24/07/2018176,809 mi+6,431 mi
- 25/07/2018176,809 mi
- 17/08/2019182,499 mi+5,690 mi
- 18/08/2020187,550 mi+5,051 mi
- 20/08/2020187,550 mi
- 14/07/2021193,218 mi+5,668 mi
- 30/07/2021193,218 mi
- 16/08/2022198,992 mi+5,774 mi
- 16/08/2022198,992 mi
- 09/08/2023208,008 mi+9,016 mi
- 11/07/2024214,225 mi+6,217 mi
- 20/07/2024214,227 mi+2 mi
- 24/04/2025217,051 mi+2,824 mi
- 01/05/2025217,060 mi+9 mi
- 28/04/2026217,858 mi+798 mi
Average of roughly 10,216 miles per year across 26 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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