2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · SY08 WPD
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 15 Aug 2008. Recorded mileage 173,429 miles. MOT valid until 21 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,429 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY08 WPD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 173,429 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY08 WPD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (SY08 WPD) between July 2011 and August 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (16 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 53 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: “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre joining sleeve corroded (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
SY08 WPD Mileage History
- 28/07/201160,072 mi
- 28/07/201160,072 mi
- 10/08/201281,940 mi+21,868 mi
- 14/02/201491,382 mi+9,442 mi
- 17/01/201598,457 mi+7,075 mi
- 01/03/2016105,827 mi+7,370 mi
- 20/07/2017111,293 mi+5,466 mi
- 09/08/2018126,344 mi+15,051 mi
- 24/07/2019131,886 mi+5,542 mi
- 25/07/2019131,899 mi+13 mi
- 12/08/2020135,708 mi+3,809 mi
- 12/08/2020135,708 mi
- 18/08/2021140,293 mi+4,585 mi
- 18/08/2021140,293 mi
- 11/08/2022146,992 mi+6,699 mi
- 11/08/2023154,581 mi+7,589 mi
- 23/08/2023154,692 mi+111 mi
- 06/08/2024169,092 mi+14,400 mi
- 08/08/2024169,092 mi
- 14/08/2025167,685 mi-1,407 mi
- 14/08/2025167,685 mi
- 30/07/2026173,429 mi+5,744 mi
- 06/08/2026173,429 mi
Average of roughly 7,544 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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