2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RY08 ERS
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 May 2008. Recorded mileage 265,057 miles. MOT valid until 08 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 265,057 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
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RY08 ERS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 265,057 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY08 ERS 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 (RY08 ERS) between May 2022 and June 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 8 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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.
RY08 ERS Mileage History
- 05/05/2022225,362 mi
- 14/04/2023229,571 mi+4,209 mi
- 26/04/2024241,205 mi+11,634 mi
- 08/05/2025253,323 mi+12,118 mi
- 10/06/2026265,057 mi+11,734 mi
Average of roughly 9,687 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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