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ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.
At a glance
This 2008 Volkswagen Transporter Diesel 2460cc has had 31 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 10 (68% pass rate). It has 161,373 miles on the clock, averaging 8,112 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. Common Volkswagen Transporter issues include front window regulators and driveshaft splines (front and rear axles).
MOT & Mileage History for OE57 SMU
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 161,373 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 1,685 |
| Average per year | 8,112 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 31 tests on record
Reported issues for this Volkswagen Transporter
These are the most commonly reported problems on Volkswagen Transporter models (2003–2015), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Front window regulators (both driver and passenger sides)
Plastic cable guides snap, steel cables fray or jump tracks; water ingress accelerates wear. · Typical repair: £150-£300 per side (parts £80-£150, labour 2hrs @ £100/hr indie garage; estimated).
Driveshaft splines (front and rear axles)
Splines on gearbox/driveshaft ends shear or wear prematurely, especially under load. · Typical repair: £400-£800 per side (new driveshaft £250-£500, labour 3-4hrs; estimated from indie quotes).
ABS/ESP warning lights (wheel speed sensors/brake system electronics)
Faulty wheel speed sensors or ABS module glitches trigger lights; often wiring corrosion. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (sensor £50-£100ea x4, module diag/labour; estimated).
Handbrake mechanism (cable and rear drum shoes)
Cable stretches/sticks, shoes wear unevenly or seize in drums. · Typical repair: £150-£350 (cables/shoes £80-£150, labour 2hrs).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | OE57 SMU |
| Make | Volkswagen |
| Model | Transporter |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 2460cc |
| Year | 2008 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | OE — Oxford, Oxford |
| Age identifier | 57 — September 2007 to February 2008 |
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About OE57 SMU
What car is OE57 SMU?
OE57 SMU is an silver Volkswagen Transporter, diesel (2460cc). First registered in Oxford in 2008.
What is the mileage of OE57 SMU?
The last recorded mileage for OE57 SMU was 161,373 miles, recorded on 17 Mar 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has OE57 SMU passed its MOT?
OE57 SMU has had 31 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (21 passes, 10 failures). It last passed on 17 Mar 2026.
Is OE57 SMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, OE57 SMU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2008, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is OE57 SMU?
OE57 SMU is approximately 18 years old. Age identifier 57 means registered between 1 September 2007 and 28 February 2008.