2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YN58 BXR
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Oct 2008. Recorded mileage 168,685 miles. MOT valid until 26 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 26 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YN58 BXR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/10/2025
- 168,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YN58 BXR Mileage History
- 20/10/2022161,664 mi
- 17/10/2023163,827 mi+2,163 mi
- 15/10/2024166,472 mi+2,645 mi
- 14/10/2025168,654 mi+2,182 mi
- 27/10/2025168,685 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 2,325 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YN58 BXR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (YN58 BXR) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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