2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SJ58 KWP
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2008. Recorded mileage 215,614 miles. MOT valid until 19 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 215,614 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.
SJ58 KWP Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 21/05/2026
- 215,614 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SJ58 KWP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (SJ58 KWP) between September 2012 and May 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 21 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (20 issues), Lighting (17 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 74 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 Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SJ58 KWP Mileage History
- 11/09/2012128,473 mi
- 11/09/2012128,473 mi
- 02/10/2013154,927 mi+26,454 mi
- 03/10/2013154,927 mi
- 14/10/2014176,607 mi+21,680 mi
- 15/10/2014176,607 mi
- 21/10/2015185,483 mi+8,876 mi
- 02/11/2016190,644 mi+5,161 mi
- 10/11/2016190,644 mi
- 21/11/2017197,319 mi+6,675 mi
- 05/11/2018203,780 mi+6,461 mi
- 05/11/2018203,785 mi+5 mi
- 07/11/2019208,167 mi+4,382 mi
- 07/11/2019208,167 mi
- 16/02/2021209,584 mi+1,417 mi
- 17/02/2021209,584 mi
- 10/02/2022213,555 mi+3,971 mi
- 02/06/2023215,145 mi+1,590 mi
- 02/06/2023215,145 mi
- 21/05/2026215,614 mi+469 mi
- 21/05/2026215,614 mi
Average of roughly 6,366 miles per year across 21 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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