2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SO08 DXF
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 05 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 130,632 miles. MOT valid until 04 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO08 DXF Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2026
- 130,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO08 DXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (SO08 DXF) between August 2011 and February 2026.
The record contains 14 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 05 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (31 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (23 issues), Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 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: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced offside outer sill, at front (7.1.1 (a)”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside ou”; “Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
SO08 DXF Mileage History
- 05/08/201138,266 mi
- 05/08/201138,266 mi
- 25/07/201247,810 mi+9,544 mi
- 26/07/201247,810 mi
- 26/07/201359,485 mi+11,675 mi
- 29/07/201359,492 mi+7 mi
- 02/07/201468,306 mi+8,814 mi
- 07/07/201468,471 mi+165 mi
- 03/08/201583,829 mi+15,358 mi
- 03/08/201583,829 mi
- 22/07/201689,920 mi+6,091 mi
- 22/07/201689,920 mi
- 17/07/2017103,042 mi+13,122 mi
- 17/07/2017103,043 mi+1 mi
- 17/07/2018113,580 mi+10,537 mi
- 25/07/2018113,583 mi+3 mi
- 01/08/2019116,408 mi+2,825 mi
- 07/08/2019116,410 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/2020117,661 mi+1,251 mi
- 10/08/2020117,663 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/2021118,460 mi+797 mi
- 23/07/2021118,462 mi+2 mi
- 09/08/2022120,562 mi+2,100 mi
- 09/08/2022120,562 mi
- 02/08/2023128,017 mi+7,455 mi
- 09/08/2023128,026 mi+9 mi
- 05/02/2026130,632 mi+2,606 mi
Average of roughly 6,368 miles per year across 27 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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