2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · RY57 KBN
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01/01/2008. Recorded mileage 194,233 miles. MOT valid until 26/01/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 194,233 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 2460cc
RY57 KBN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 194,233 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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RY57 KBN Mileage History
- 25/01/2023177,633 mi
- 13/01/2024181,455 mi+3,822 mi
- 16/01/2025187,615 mi+6,160 mi
- 27/01/2025188,197 mi+582 mi
- 26/01/2026194,233 mi+6,036 mi
Average of roughly 5,528 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
RY57 KBN 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 (RY57 KBN) between January 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box detached/broken (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
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