2008 Volkswagen Transporter 2.5L Diesel · YY57 EEX
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (2.5L, diesel). First registered 07 Feb 2008. Recorded mileage 161,605 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
- Year / Origin
- 2008 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,605 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- 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.
YY57 EEX Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2025
- 161,605 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY57 EEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (YY57 EEX) between January 2011 and July 2025.
The record contains 15 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 15 July 2025 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 (14 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
YY57 EEX Mileage History
- 31/01/201158,387 mi
- 23/01/201263,842 mi+5,455 mi
- 21/01/201369,143 mi+5,301 mi
- 01/02/201473,461 mi+4,318 mi
- 05/02/201576,467 mi+3,006 mi
- 05/02/201681,011 mi+4,544 mi
- 22/09/201682,111 mi+1,100 mi
- 21/09/201792,455 mi+10,344 mi
- 04/09/2018103,469 mi+11,014 mi
- 05/09/2018103,470 mi+1 mi
- 06/09/2019111,643 mi+8,173 mi
- 06/09/2019111,643 mi
- 10/09/2020120,970 mi+9,327 mi
- 11/09/2020120,970 mi
- 09/09/2021130,495 mi+9,525 mi
- 09/09/2021130,495 mi
- 15/09/2022143,117 mi+12,622 mi
- 28/09/2023152,449 mi+9,332 mi
- 28/09/2023152,449 mi
- 15/07/2025161,604 mi+9,155 mi
- 15/07/2025161,605 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 7,141 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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