AD08 DKX

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
SILVER
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 February 2027 (249 days away)
Last recorded mileage
25,707 mi

AI verdict AVOID 39/100

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 75% pass rate and 25,707 miles. The mileage trajectory is highly suspicious, showing extremely low annual usage for an 18-year-old vehicle.

The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage for its age, averaging only 6,102 miles per year, with a significant drop from 79,379 miles in Feb 2019 to 81,769 miles in Jan 2020.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Feb 2025): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • Dangerous tyre defect recorded on 2019-02-19 — a critical safety failure.
  • Recurring major failures across critical systems: lights (3), emissions (2), engine/oil (2), brakes (4), and exhaust (3).
  • Mileage trajectory is highly suspicious: 79,379 mi (Feb 2019) dropped to 81,769 mi (Jan 2020), then only 1,198 mi (Feb 2021).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-19, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests a generally safe vehicle design.
  • The vehicle has a consistent MOT history, with all failures promptly rectified and retested.

Mileage history

Jun 2011: 25,707 mi PASSJul 2012: 33,049 mi PASSNov 2013: 44,935 mi PASSNov 2014: 53,790 mi PASSJan 2016: 64,737 mi PASSJan 2017: 68,429 mi FAILJan 2017: 68,429 mi PASSJan 2018: 73,859 mi PASSFeb 2019: 79,379 mi FAILFeb 2019: 79,379 mi PASSJan 2020: 81,769 mi PASSFeb 2021: 82,967 mi PASSJan 2022: 86,248 mi PASSFeb 2023: 90,676 mi PASSFeb 2024: 95,346 mi FAILFeb 2024: 95,346 mi PASSFeb 2025: 102,192 mi FAILFeb 2025: 102,192 mi PASSFeb 2026: 110,644 mi FAILFeb 2026: 110,644 mi PASS111k68k26kJun 2011Feb 2026

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2011 PASS 25,707 mi None recorded
Jul 2012 PASS 33,049 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 44,935 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nov 2014 PASS 53,790 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2016 PASS 64,737 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jan 2017 FAIL 68,429 mi
FAIL Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Nearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
FAIL Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Jan 2017 PASS 68,429 mi None recorded
Jan 2018 PASS 73,859 mi
ADVISORY Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ADVISORY Offside parking brake effort only just met requirements
ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Feb 2019 FAIL 79,379 mi
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2019 PASS 79,379 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Jan 2020 PASS 81,769 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 PASS 82,967 mi
ADVISORY exhaust back box corroded
Jan 2022 PASS 86,248 mi
MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose silencer detoriated (8.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2023 PASS 90,676 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 FAIL 95,346 mi
PRS Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
PRS Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
PRS Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Feb 2024 PASS 95,346 mi
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 102,192 mi
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
MAJOR Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Feb 2025 PASS 102,192 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 FAIL 110,644 mi
MAJOR Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2026 PASS 110,644 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AD08 DKX, 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.