2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YS57 GOX
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 17 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 158,648 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
YS57 GOX Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/07/2026
- 158,648 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YS57 GOX 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 (YS57 GOX) between February 2011 and July 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 13 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both split (5.3.4 (b) (ii)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn also bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YS57 GOX Mileage History
- 01/02/201142,196 mi
- 02/02/201142,204 mi+8 mi
- 27/01/201255,143 mi+12,939 mi
- 13/03/201364,792 mi+9,649 mi
- 07/03/201470,962 mi+6,170 mi
- 07/03/201470,962 mi
- 06/03/201577,749 mi+6,787 mi
- 11/03/201685,219 mi+7,470 mi
- 08/03/201791,728 mi+6,509 mi
- 26/02/201898,896 mi+7,168 mi
- 21/02/2019103,186 mi+4,290 mi
- 19/02/2020110,876 mi+7,690 mi
- 11/03/2021116,076 mi+5,200 mi
- 05/04/2022121,907 mi+5,831 mi
- 15/08/2022124,512 mi+2,605 mi
- 16/08/2022124,512 mi
- 16/08/2023130,178 mi+5,666 mi
- 17/08/2024138,049 mi+7,871 mi
- 17/08/2024138,055 mi+6 mi
- 07/08/2025149,502 mi+11,447 mi
- 08/08/2025149,509 mi+7 mi
- 13/07/2026158,648 mi+9,139 mi
Average of roughly 7,541 miles per year across 22 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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