2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T55 WAY
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 18 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 96,207 miles. MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,207 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
T55 WAY Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 96,207 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T55 WAY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (T55 WAY) between June 2011 and April 2026.
The record contains 13 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
T55 WAY Mileage History
- 21/06/201135,434 mi
- 21/06/201239,609 mi+4,175 mi
- 21/06/201239,609 mi
- 11/06/201344,927 mi+5,318 mi
- 20/06/201447,919 mi+2,992 mi
- 18/06/201549,520 mi+1,601 mi
- 01/06/201654,751 mi+5,231 mi
- 19/06/201763,025 mi+8,274 mi
- 01/12/201766,154 mi+3,129 mi
- 02/11/201872,401 mi+6,247 mi
- 14/04/202373,333 mi+932 mi
- 05/04/202480,452 mi+7,119 mi
- 14/04/202587,146 mi+6,694 mi
- 30/03/202696,204 mi+9,058 mi
- 02/04/202696,207 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 4,111 miles per year across 15 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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