2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YP08 VVT
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 13 May 2008. Recorded mileage 135,297 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,297 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.
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.
YP08 VVT Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2026
- 135,297 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YP08 VVT 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 (YP08 VVT) between June 2011 and June 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (15 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), 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 rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
YP08 VVT Mileage History
- 20/06/201176,012 mi
- 20/06/201176,012 mi
- 27/06/201282,671 mi+6,659 mi
- 15/06/201389,241 mi+6,570 mi
- 19/06/201496,280 mi+7,039 mi
- 11/06/2015100,353 mi+4,073 mi
- 11/06/2015100,353 mi
- 08/06/2016103,106 mi+2,753 mi
- 13/06/2017106,442 mi+3,336 mi
- 13/06/2018109,959 mi+3,517 mi
- 31/05/2019112,074 mi+2,115 mi
- 02/06/2020114,011 mi+1,937 mi
- 23/06/2021116,493 mi+2,482 mi
- 24/06/2022119,396 mi+2,903 mi
- 13/06/2023121,425 mi+2,029 mi
- 15/06/2024124,318 mi+2,893 mi
- 20/06/2025131,470 mi+7,152 mi
- 20/06/2025131,472 mi+2 mi
- 11/06/2026135,297 mi+3,825 mi
Average of roughly 3,959 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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