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
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 27 June 2018
- Last recorded mileage
- 60,381 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 56/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 70% pass rate and 60,381 miles. While it has a valid MOT, the vehicle's age and high usage warrant careful consideration.
The vehicle shows high annual usage, averaging 14,646 miles per year, with a notable drop in usage from 2014 onwards, but no suspicious drops or round numbers.
Things to check
- High mileage of 139,083 miles (Jun 2017) for a 2008 vehicle.
- Recurring tyre advisories (Aug 2012) escalated to failures (Aug 2013).
- Recurring brake advisories (Aug 2011) escalated to failures (Aug 2014).
- Offside Rear Tyre had ply/cords exposed (Aug 2013 advisory).
Working in its favour
- Consistent high mileage suggests regular use and maintenance.
- No major structural failures or dangerous defects recorded.
- Recent MOT pass (Jun 2017) indicates current roadworthiness.
- Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates good safety features.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 7/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 60,381 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 87,312 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Aug 2013 | FAIL | 105,963 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 105,964 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2014 | FAIL | 114,425 mi |
FAIL Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED ENGINE ROUGH IDLING
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 114,425 mi |
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED ENGINE ROUGH IDLING
|
| Jul 2015 | FAIL | 121,618 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 121,618 mi |
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Aug 2016 | PASS | 131,818 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2017 | PASS | 139,083 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AB08 KAJ, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.