2008 Volkswagen Transporter · 44,184 MOT tests
2008 Volkswagen Transporter reliability
2008 Volkswagen Transporters fail 40.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 26 Transporter years (44,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- 40.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volkswagen Transporters: 31.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- 142,551
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 44,184
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 7.8% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18.8%
- Suspension17.1%
- Brakes10.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Body, chassis and structure7.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks6.8%
- Tyres5.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.67%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Position lamp not working 4.48%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 2.98%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Ball joint dust cover no longer sealed 2.95%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the joint, speeding wear, so the joint may need replacing later.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.8%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Registration plate lamp not working 2.7%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.1%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (10.26%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.29%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.86%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (5.85%)
Other years
Every Volkswagen Transporter year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter reliable?
2008 Volkswagen Transporters fail 40.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 26 Transporter years (44,184 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (4.67% of tests), position lamp not working (4.48% of tests), stop lamp not working (2.98% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Volkswagen Transporter have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Volkswagen Transporter shows 142,551 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
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