2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RY57 HFS
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 25 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 199,497 miles. MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,497 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.
RY57 HFS Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 199,497 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RY57 HFS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (RY57 HFS) between January 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 ”.
RY57 HFS Mileage History
- 21/01/201160,885 mi
- 25/01/201279,667 mi+18,782 mi
- 25/01/201279,667 mi
- 30/01/201396,396 mi+16,729 mi
- 21/07/2014124,000 mi+27,604 mi
- 20/07/2015146,492 mi+22,492 mi
- 16/07/2016165,237 mi+18,745 mi
- 14/07/2017175,534 mi+10,297 mi
- 13/09/2018176,009 mi+475 mi
- 10/09/2019191,300 mi+15,291 mi
- 04/09/2020191,783 mi+483 mi
- 30/08/2021191,922 mi+139 mi
- 24/08/2022192,647 mi+725 mi
- 25/08/2022192,647 mi
- 08/09/2023195,631 mi+2,984 mi
- 09/09/2023195,631 mi
- 09/09/2024197,453 mi+1,822 mi
- 04/09/2025198,582 mi+1,129 mi
- 01/09/2026199,497 mi+915 mi
Average of roughly 8,879 miles per year across 19 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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