2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · WM57 OAW
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 216,692 miles. MOT valid until 01 Nov 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Nov 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 216,692 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.
WM57 OAW Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2026
- 216,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WM57 OAW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (WM57 OAW) between April 2011 and November 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
WM57 OAW Mileage History
- 05/04/201197,183 mi
- 05/04/201197,183 mi
- 03/04/2012109,665 mi+12,482 mi
- 08/04/2013122,647 mi+12,982 mi
- 27/03/2014138,144 mi+15,497 mi
- 12/06/2014141,593 mi+3,449 mi
- 12/06/2014141,593 mi
- 14/07/2015153,518 mi+11,925 mi
- 14/07/2015153,518 mi
- 24/03/2016155,029 mi+1,511 mi
- 30/03/2016155,029 mi
- 05/04/2017166,460 mi+11,431 mi
- 06/04/2017166,477 mi+17 mi
- 18/04/2018174,314 mi+7,837 mi
- 05/07/2019186,531 mi+12,217 mi
- 05/07/2019186,531 mi
- 27/01/2021195,452 mi+8,921 mi
- 13/01/2022202,109 mi+6,657 mi
- 14/01/2022202,113 mi+4 mi
- 14/02/2024208,254 mi+6,141 mi
- 20/09/2025213,015 mi+4,761 mi
- 02/11/2026216,692 mi+3,677 mi
Average of roughly 7,672 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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