AE08 LTM

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
SILVER
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 29 November 2018
Last recorded mileage
10,568 mi

AI verdict AVOID 22/100

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 23 MOT tests on record with a 83% pass rate and 10,568 miles. While it has a long service life, the severe mileage anomalies and lack of continuous MOT oversight make this vehicle too risky to purchase.

A critical 51-mile mileage decrease occurred between 119,698 miles on 22 Apr 2013 and 0 miles on 10 Oct 2013, indicating possible odometer tampering.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Apr 2013 (119,698 mi) and Oct 2013 (0 mi) — possible odometer tampering.
  • Mileage decreased by 51 miles between 22 Apr 2013 (119,698 mi) and 10 Oct 2013 (0 mi) — strong odometer fraud indicator.
  • MOT history shows a 4-year gap (Oct 2013 to Apr 2014) with no recorded tests — critical data integrity issue.
  • High annual mileage (21,430 miles/yr) for a 2008 vehicle, significantly above UK average of 8,000 miles/yr.

Working in its favour

  • The vehicle has a long service life, with consistent high mileage suggesting regular use.
  • No recent MOT failures or advisories, indicating the car has been maintained since the last test.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its model year.
  • The vehicle has a comprehensive MOT history, despite the anomalies, providing full transparency.

Mileage history

Apr 2009: 10,568 mi PASSOct 2009: 17,154 mi PASSMar 2010: 22,183 mi PASSApr 2010: 24,706 mi PASSNov 2010: 46,895 mi PASSApr 2011: 61,456 mi PASSOct 2011: 79,373 mi PASSApr 2012: 100,290 mi PASSOct 2012: 100,723 mi PASSApr 2013: 119,647 mi FAILApr 2013: 119,698 mi PASSOct 2013: 0 mi FAILOct 2013: 0 mi PASSApr 2014: 125,008 mi PASSDec 2014: 148,981 mi FAILDec 2014: 148,981 mi PASSMay 2015: 159,665 mi FAILMay 2015: 159,693 mi PASSNov 2015: 172,257 mi PASSMay 2016: 184,039 mi PASSApr 2017: 196,841 mi PASSMay 2017: 200,100 mi PASSNov 2017: 212,599 mi PASS213k106k0kApr 2009Nov 2017

MOT test history — 19/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Apr 2009 PASS 10,568 mi None recorded
Oct 2009 PASS 17,154 mi None recorded
Mar 2010 PASS 22,183 mi None recorded
Apr 2010 PASS 24,706 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nov 2010 PASS 46,895 mi None recorded
Apr 2011 PASS 61,456 mi None recorded
Oct 2011 PASS 79,373 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
USER ENTERED near side steering arm slight play
USER ENTERED off side front steering arm slight play
USER ENTERED near side front tyre worn inner & outer edges
USER ENTERED off side front tyre worn inner & outer edges
Apr 2012 PASS 100,290 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oct 2012 PASS 100,723 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Apr 2013 FAIL 119,647 mi
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Apr 2013 PASS 119,698 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oct 2013 FAIL 0 mi
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
PRS Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Oct 2013 PASS 0 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
Apr 2014 PASS 125,008 mi
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Dec 2014 FAIL 148,981 mi
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Dec 2014 PASS 148,981 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
May 2015 FAIL 159,665 mi
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
USER ENTERED SPARE TYRE IS ALSO ODD ;- DIFERRENT SIZE TO REST OF TYRES ON CAR
May 2015 PASS 159,693 mi
USER ENTERED SPARE TYRE IS ALSO ODD ;- DIFERRENT SIZE TO REST OF TYRES ON CAR
Nov 2015 PASS 172,257 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
May 2016 PASS 184,039 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Apr 2017 PASS 196,841 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Front Oil leak
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner wearing (4.1.E.1)
May 2017 PASS 200,100 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 PASS 212,599 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration AE08 LTM, 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.