AB08 RYH

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
BLACK
Engine
1986 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 20 January 2025
Last recorded mileage
70,000 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 65% pass rate and 70,000 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly irregular, with periods of very low usage followed by high annual mileage, indicating potential neglect or hard use.

The vehicle shows a significant drop in annual usage from 15,000+ miles to just 381 miles between Sep 2019 and Jan 2022, then a return to higher annual mileage, indicating inconsistent driving patterns.

Things to check

  • MOT expired 2025-01-20; vehicle is currently not road legal.
  • Engine/Oil: 3 major failures (Sep 2018, Nov 2020, Oct 2021) and 0 related advisories — critical system.
  • Brakes: 10 related advisories (Nov 2020, Oct 2021, Jan 2023, Jan 2024) and 1 major failure (Oct 2021) — recurring and severe.
  • Tyres: 6 related advisories (Oct 2021, Jan 2022, Jan 2023, Jan 2024) and 1 major failure (Oct 2021) — consistent pattern.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP: 5/5 stars (2017) — excellent safety rating for a 2008 vehicle.
  • Consistent retesting: 5 failures immediately followed by passes, indicating owner's prompt repair efforts.
  • No odometer fraud: Mileage trajectory shows no decreases or suspiciously round numbers.
  • No recurring dangerous defects: All failures were addressed and retested successfully.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 70,000 mi FAILJun 2011: 70,000 mi PASSJun 2012: 89,827 mi PASSJun 2013: 102,791 mi PASSAug 2014: 114,623 mi PASSSep 2015: 123,400 mi PASSSep 2016: 126,760 mi FAILSep 2016: 126,771 mi PASSSep 2017: 144,903 mi PASSSep 2018: 161,337 mi FAILSep 2018: 161,340 mi PASSSep 2019: 176,375 mi PASSNov 2020: 179,784 mi FAILNov 2020: 179,784 mi PASSOct 2021: 185,080 mi FAILJan 2022: 185,461 mi PASSJan 2023: 200,656 mi FAILJan 2023: 200,656 mi PASSJan 2024: 214,244 mi FAILJan 2024: 214,244 mi PASS214k142k70kJun 2011Jan 2024

MOT test history — 13/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 FAIL 70,000 mi
FAIL Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Jun 2011 PASS 70,000 mi None recorded
Jun 2012 PASS 89,827 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 102,791 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Aug 2014 PASS 114,623 mi None recorded
Sep 2015 PASS 123,400 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear scrubbing in side edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear scrubbing in side edge
Sep 2016 FAIL 126,760 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
FAIL Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Sep 2016 PASS 126,771 mi None recorded
Sep 2017 PASS 144,903 mi
ADVISORY Engine management light on
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre, worn inner edge
ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre, worn inner edge
Sep 2018 FAIL 161,337 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Sep 2018 PASS 161,340 mi None recorded
Sep 2019 PASS 176,375 mi None recorded
Nov 2020 FAIL 179,784 mi
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MAJOR Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nov 2020 PASS 179,784 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oct 2021 FAIL 185,080 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY under covers fitted obscuring some parts
Jan 2022 PASS 185,461 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Jan 2023 FAIL 200,656 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PRS Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2023 PASS 200,656 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Jan 2024 FAIL 214,244 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Jan 2024 PASS 214,244 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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