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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 15 July 2025
- Last recorded mileage
- 31,429 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 70/100
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 18 MOT tests on record with a 78% pass rate and 31,429 miles. While mileage is consistent, the vehicle's age and past issues warrant careful consideration.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 7,175 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but shows a significant dip in recent years.
Things to check
- 2011-07-09: FAILED MOT for excessive exhaust smoke, a serious emissions issue.
- 2019-06-29: Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint boot split advisory, a recurring suspension issue.
- 2024-07-15: Most recent MOT expired, indicating it is currently not valid or on SORN.
Working in its favour
- Consistent mileage trajectory averaging 7,175 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
- No major recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2008 model is excellent.
- The 2.0L diesel engine is known for its long-term reliability and low running costs.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | FAIL | 31,429 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 31,516 mi |
USER ENTERED emissons to clean to sample
|
| Jun 2012 | PASS | 39,032 mi |
USER ENTERED exhaust emissons are to clean to check
|
| Jun 2013 | PASS | 48,939 mi |
USER ENTERED exhaust emissions are to clean to cheak
|
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 53,379 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)
|
| Jul 2015 | FAIL | 54,524 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2015 | PASS | 54,529 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 55,895 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inneredge (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inneredge (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2017 | PASS | 60,763 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 63,703 mi |
MINOR Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2019 | FAIL | 66,502 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Jun 2019 | PASS | 66,505 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2020 | FAIL | 75,079 mi |
PRS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) PRS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Central 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))
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 75,079 mi |
ADVISORY Central 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))
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 90,128 mi |
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2022 | PASS | 101,748 mi |
ADVISORY under tray fitted
|
| Jul 2023 | PASS | 113,807 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2024 | PASS | 118,767 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AE08 RMS, 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.