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
- GREY
- Engine
- 1198 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 3 March 2027 (262 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,425 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 47/100
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 19 MOT tests on record with a 79% pass rate and 33,425 miles. While mileage is low for its age, the consistent advisories and failures point to a vehicle requiring significant ongoing maintenance.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,088 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but shows a significant initial spike to 96,262 miles by Feb 2019.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension arm failures and advisories from Feb 2020 to Feb 2026 indicate chronic neglect.
- Brake system failures and advisories from Jan 2021 to Feb 2024 show a pattern of poor maintenance.
- Tyre advisories from Feb 2024 to Feb 2026, including a DANGEROUS defect in Feb 2024, highlight a persistent wear issue.
- Engine/Oil advisory noted in Feb 2020, Feb 2021, Feb 2022, and Feb 2023, though not a failure, suggests a long-standing issue.
Working in its favour
- The vehicle has a valid MOT until March 2027, indicating it currently meets basic safety standards.
- Mileage is consistently low for its age, averaging 7,088 miles/year, suggesting light use.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering is present in the MOT history.
- The car has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a solid basic safety platform.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/19 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 33,425 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 43,147 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 51,828 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2014 | PASS | 60,365 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) ADVISORY Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 70,913 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
|
| Jan 2017 | PASS | 79,857 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4) ADVISORY offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 89,455 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Feb 2019 | FAIL | 96,262 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 96,262 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2020 | PASS | 103,106 mi |
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Jan 2021 | PASS | 105,916 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2022 | PASS | 109,318 mi |
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | 112,445 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear 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))
|
| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 117,990 mi |
ADVISORY Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) MAJOR Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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| Feb 2024 | FAIL | 118,155 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
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| Feb 2024 | PASS | 118,155 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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| Mar 2025 | PASS | 125,727 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2026 | FAIL | 128,388 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
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| Feb 2026 | PASS | 128,388 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))
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