2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · T5 ETF
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 277,867 miles. MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 277,867 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.
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.
T5 ETF Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2026
- 277,867 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
T5 ETF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (T5 ETF) between March 2011 and September 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Suspension (17 issues), Windscreen (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”.
T5 ETF Mileage History
- 16/03/2011115,757 mi
- 13/03/2012143,010 mi+27,253 mi
- 09/03/2013171,344 mi+28,334 mi
- 03/08/2015204,159 mi+32,815 mi
- 03/08/2016207,259 mi+3,100 mi
- 05/08/2016207,259 mi
- 08/08/2017224,548 mi+17,289 mi
- 09/08/2017224,549 mi+1 mi
- 08/08/2018231,656 mi+7,107 mi
- 14/08/2019237,636 mi+5,980 mi
- 21/08/2020242,329 mi+4,693 mi
- 10/08/2021244,779 mi+2,450 mi
- 19/08/2022252,509 mi+7,730 mi
- 18/08/2023259,429 mi+6,920 mi
- 24/08/2023259,439 mi+10 mi
- 22/08/2024264,841 mi+5,402 mi
- 23/09/2025272,606 mi+7,765 mi
- 22/09/2026277,867 mi+5,261 mi
Average of roughly 10,444 miles per year across 18 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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