2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · V33 PAL
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 176,087 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 176,087 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
V33 PAL Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2025
- 176,087 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.
V33 PAL 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 (V33 PAL) between March 2011 and October 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 25 October 2025 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: Suspension (18 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
V33 PAL Mileage History
- 28/03/201166,781 mi
- 05/09/201171,773 mi+4,992 mi
- 05/09/201171,773 mi
- 12/06/201277,069 mi+5,296 mi
- 19/02/201377,409 mi+340 mi
- 18/02/201484,593 mi+7,184 mi
- 18/02/201596,415 mi+11,822 mi
- 17/02/2016107,235 mi+10,820 mi
- 21/02/2017115,028 mi+7,793 mi
- 14/02/2018120,586 mi+5,558 mi
- 18/02/2019129,436 mi+8,850 mi
- 17/07/2020139,466 mi+10,030 mi
- 17/07/2020139,466 mi
- 23/07/2021146,730 mi+7,264 mi
- 26/07/2021146,731 mi+1 mi
- 18/07/2022153,785 mi+7,054 mi
- 02/11/2023168,912 mi+15,127 mi
- 23/10/2024172,456 mi+3,544 mi
- 24/10/2024172,460 mi+4 mi
- 25/10/2025176,087 mi+3,627 mi
Average of roughly 7,498 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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