2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SO57 SET
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 20 Nov 2008. Recorded mileage 77,779 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,779 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO57 SET Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2026
- 77,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SO57 SET MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (SO57 SET) between December 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (19 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 40 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)”.
SO57 SET Mileage History
- 20/12/201134,743 mi
- 20/12/201134,743 mi
- 17/12/201240,807 mi+6,064 mi
- 30/12/201345,126 mi+4,319 mi
- 08/01/201548,984 mi+3,858 mi
- 05/01/201652,622 mi+3,638 mi
- 17/01/201755,897 mi+3,275 mi
- 17/01/201755,897 mi
- 23/01/201857,508 mi+1,611 mi
- 14/03/201959,979 mi+2,471 mi
- 14/03/201959,979 mi
- 14/02/202061,456 mi+1,477 mi
- 09/04/202162,156 mi+700 mi
- 02/04/202265,358 mi+3,202 mi
- 06/04/202368,891 mi+3,533 mi
- 08/04/202473,969 mi+5,078 mi
- 07/04/202576,624 mi+2,655 mi
- 01/04/202677,779 mi+1,155 mi
Average of roughly 3,014 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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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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