2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · T55 FLD
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 185,631 miles. MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 185,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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T55 FLD Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 27/03/2026
- 185,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T55 FLD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (T55 FLD) between April 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 27 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (18 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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 Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
T55 FLD Mileage History
- 01/04/201134,810 mi
- 04/04/201247,986 mi+13,176 mi
- 11/04/201360,868 mi+12,882 mi
- 11/04/201360,868 mi
- 10/04/201475,023 mi+14,155 mi
- 26/03/201588,696 mi+13,673 mi
- 18/07/2016110,758 mi+22,062 mi
- 19/07/2016110,758 mi
- 16/06/2017118,447 mi+7,689 mi
- 14/06/2018127,309 mi+8,862 mi
- 28/03/2019136,158 mi+8,849 mi
- 18/03/2020146,146 mi+9,988 mi
- 18/03/2020146,146 mi
- 03/03/2021151,867 mi+5,721 mi
- 11/03/2022159,801 mi+7,934 mi
- 29/03/2023165,726 mi+5,925 mi
- 20/03/2024174,130 mi+8,404 mi
- 24/03/2025178,807 mi+4,677 mi
- 25/03/2025178,807 mi
- 27/03/2026185,631 mi+6,824 mi
Average of roughly 10,063 miles per year across 20 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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