2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · SO08 DXA
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 11/07/2008. Recorded mileage 151,241 miles. MOT valid until 15/10/2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15/10/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 151,241 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2008
- Engine
- 1896cc
SO08 DXA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
- 151,241 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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SO08 DXA Mileage History
- 02/10/2023133,101 mi
- 03/10/2023133,103 mi+2 mi
- 17/10/2024141,331 mi+8,228 mi
- 14/10/2025151,241 mi+9,910 mi
- 15/10/2025151,241 mi
Average of roughly 8,905 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SO08 DXA 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 (SO08 DXA) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 October 2025 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: Lighting (9 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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