2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · SH08 FNK
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 16 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 240,222 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 240,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SH08 FNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 240,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SH08 FNK 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 (SH08 FNK) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). 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 Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SH08 FNK Mileage History
- 01/08/2024240,066 mi
- 06/09/2024240,088 mi+22 mi
- 05/09/2025240,218 mi+130 mi
- 05/09/2025240,218 mi
- 22/07/2026240,222 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 79 miles per year across 5 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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