2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · VN08 OUO
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 05 May 2008. Recorded mileage 126,779 miles. MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,779 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.
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VN08 OUO Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2026
- 126,779 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VN08 OUO 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 (VN08 OUO) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 11 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: Suspension (17 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”.
VN08 OUO Mileage History
- 28/03/201118,094 mi
- 27/03/201224,425 mi+6,331 mi
- 30/03/201327,651 mi+3,226 mi
- 05/04/201431,732 mi+4,081 mi
- 22/04/201537,885 mi+6,153 mi
- 03/11/201646,378 mi+8,493 mi
- 06/11/201756,028 mi+9,650 mi
- 06/11/201865,447 mi+9,419 mi
- 24/10/201974,360 mi+8,913 mi
- 21/10/202084,979 mi+10,619 mi
- 01/11/202192,991 mi+8,012 mi
- 01/11/202192,991 mi
- 04/11/2022102,943 mi+9,952 mi
- 08/11/2022102,943 mi
- 07/11/2023111,622 mi+8,679 mi
- 05/11/2024119,163 mi+7,541 mi
- 06/11/2024119,165 mi+2 mi
- 10/03/2026126,773 mi+7,608 mi
- 11/03/2026126,779 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 7,268 miles per year across 19 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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