2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YG08 DXV
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2008. Recorded mileage 142,216 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,216 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.
YG08 DXV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/03/2026
- 142,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YG08 DXV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (YG08 DXV) between March 2011 and March 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 March 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 (30 issues), Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YG08 DXV Mileage History
- 08/03/201135,935 mi
- 06/03/201250,871 mi+14,936 mi
- 12/03/201366,363 mi+15,492 mi
- 06/03/201479,079 mi+12,716 mi
- 17/02/201588,923 mi+9,844 mi
- 13/02/201694,002 mi+5,079 mi
- 24/02/2017101,420 mi+7,418 mi
- 09/03/2018109,176 mi+7,756 mi
- 11/03/2019112,372 mi+3,196 mi
- 13/03/2019112,372 mi
- 27/02/2020115,900 mi+3,528 mi
- 02/03/2020115,900 mi
- 10/03/2021121,724 mi+5,824 mi
- 10/03/2021121,724 mi
- 14/03/2022123,588 mi+1,864 mi
- 16/03/2022123,588 mi
- 13/03/2023131,075 mi+7,487 mi
- 14/03/2023131,075 mi
- 04/03/2024135,090 mi+4,015 mi
- 11/03/2025138,930 mi+3,840 mi
- 11/03/2025138,930 mi
- 02/03/2026142,216 mi+3,286 mi
- 02/03/2026142,216 mi
Average of roughly 7,093 miles per year across 23 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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