2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SW08 CFP
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 22 May 2008. Recorded mileage 140,430 miles. MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 140,430 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW08 CFP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/08/2026
- 140,430 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW08 CFP Mileage History
- 28/07/2023127,635 mi
- 29/07/2024129,413 mi+1,778 mi
- 12/08/2024129,527 mi+114 mi
- 19/08/2025136,624 mi+7,097 mi
- 26/08/2026140,430 mi+3,806 mi
Average of roughly 4,154 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW08 CFP 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 (SW08 CFP) between July 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural ”; “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))”.
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