2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YR08 XMU
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 10 Apr 2008. Recorded mileage 121,542 miles. MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 121,542 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.
YR08 XMU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 121,542 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR08 XMU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (YR08 XMU) between April 2011 and December 2025.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 11 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))”.
YR08 XMU Mileage History
- 11/04/201125,866 mi
- 10/04/201246,768 mi+20,902 mi
- 10/04/201246,768 mi
- 17/12/201249,398 mi+2,630 mi
- 07/12/201354,356 mi+4,958 mi
- 06/12/201460,232 mi+5,876 mi
- 06/12/201460,232 mi
- 12/12/201567,290 mi+7,058 mi
- 03/12/201673,734 mi+6,444 mi
- 02/12/201779,786 mi+6,052 mi
- 06/12/201885,989 mi+6,203 mi
- 06/12/201885,989 mi
- 27/11/201991,728 mi+5,739 mi
- 27/11/201991,730 mi+2 mi
- 19/11/202096,713 mi+4,983 mi
- 02/12/2021101,893 mi+5,180 mi
- 03/12/2021101,893 mi
- 13/12/2022107,760 mi+5,867 mi
- 12/12/2023112,423 mi+4,663 mi
- 13/12/2023112,427 mi+4 mi
- 26/11/2024116,841 mi+4,414 mi
- 26/11/2024116,841 mi
- 11/12/2025121,542 mi+4,701 mi
- 11/12/2025121,542 mi
Average of roughly 6,522 miles per year across 24 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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