2008 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · YY57 EFC
2008 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Jan 2008. Recorded mileage 161,769 miles. MOT valid until 07 Apr 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 07 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,769 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.
YY57 EFC Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/04/2026
- 161,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YY57 EFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2008 Volkswagen Transporter (YY57 EFC) between December 2010 and April 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 02 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (34 issues), Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (11 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 105 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 Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”.
YY57 EFC Mileage History
- 15/12/201038,012 mi
- 07/01/201250,095 mi+12,083 mi
- 26/03/201371,536 mi+21,441 mi
- 26/03/201491,858 mi+20,322 mi
- 25/03/2015114,388 mi+22,530 mi
- 01/04/2016121,035 mi+6,647 mi
- 02/04/2016121,046 mi+11 mi
- 28/03/2017126,568 mi+5,522 mi
- 07/04/2017126,610 mi+42 mi
- 15/03/2018130,763 mi+4,153 mi
- 23/03/2018130,868 mi+105 mi
- 22/03/2019136,313 mi+5,445 mi
- 02/04/2019136,513 mi+200 mi
- 16/03/2020141,741 mi+5,228 mi
- 26/03/2020141,810 mi+69 mi
- 15/03/2021145,749 mi+3,939 mi
- 15/03/2021145,749 mi
- 29/03/2022149,014 mi+3,265 mi
- 04/04/2022149,053 mi+39 mi
- 24/03/2023151,608 mi+2,555 mi
- 31/03/2023151,672 mi+64 mi
- 19/03/2024154,572 mi+2,900 mi
- 27/03/2024154,635 mi+63 mi
- 03/04/2025158,120 mi+3,485 mi
- 09/04/2025158,176 mi+56 mi
- 24/03/2026161,696 mi+3,520 mi
- 02/04/2026161,769 mi+73 mi
Average of roughly 8,090 miles per year across 27 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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