AB08 HJK

2008 VOLKSWAGEN — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
VOLKSWAGEN
Year
2008
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 9 November 2022
Last recorded mileage
35,761 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 57/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2008 Volkswagen has 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 35,761 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and recent advisories warrant significant caution.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 10,966 miles/year, with a significant drop in annual usage from 12,267 miles (Oct 2020) to 6,518 miles (Nov 2021), suggesting a change in driving habits or maintenance.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures (Mar 2019, Nov 2021) and advisories (Oct 2020) indicate chronic neglect.
  • Brake system has persistent advisories (Nov 2020, Nov 2021) and a major failure (Nov 2021).
  • Tyre condition has been a recurring advisory across 7 tests since 2014, suggesting poor maintenance.
  • The vehicle is currently Untaxed and has a Not Valid MOT status, requiring immediate attention.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent mileage trajectory over 18 years, averaging 10,966 miles/year.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a safe vehicle.

Mileage history

May 2011: 35,761 mi PASSMay 2012: 45,853 mi PASSMay 2013: 53,684 mi PASSMay 2014: 63,129 mi PASSMay 2015: 74,449 mi PASSFeb 2016: 76,910 mi PASSFeb 2017: 99,231 mi PASSApr 2018: 125,023 mi FAILApr 2018: 125,023 mi PASSMar 2019: 132,969 mi PASSOct 2020: 145,236 mi FAILNov 2020: 145,442 mi FAILNov 2020: 145,442 mi PASSNov 2021: 151,960 mi FAILNov 2021: 152,092 mi PASS152k94k36kMay 2011Nov 2021

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 35,761 mi None recorded
May 2012 PASS 45,853 mi None recorded
May 2013 PASS 53,684 mi None recorded
May 2014 PASS 63,129 mi
ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2015 PASS 74,449 mi
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
USER ENTERED UNABLE TO TEST SOME STEERING/SUSPENSION/BRAKE COMPONANTS UNDERTRAYS FITTED.
Feb 2016 PASS 76,910 mi None recorded
Feb 2017 PASS 99,231 mi None recorded
Apr 2018 FAIL 125,023 mi
PRS Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2018 PASS 125,023 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Mar 2019 PASS 132,969 mi
ADVISORY front anti roll bar drop link rubbers damaged
Oct 2020 FAIL 145,236 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in ally case (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in ally case (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush in the arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Nov 2020 FAIL 145,442 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2020 PASS 145,442 mi
MINOR Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2021 FAIL 151,960 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
MAJOR Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nov 2021 PASS 152,092 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

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