2008 Ford Transit 2.2L Diesel · VE08 ELW
2008 Ford Transit (2.2L, diesel). First registered 30 Jun 2008. Recorded mileage 191,020 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- FORD TRANSIT
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,020 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE08 ELW Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 12/09/2022
- 191,020 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE08 ELW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2008 Ford Transit (VE08 ELW) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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