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
- 18 March 2027 (277 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 16,783 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 69/100
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 89% pass rate and 16,783 miles.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage of 3,200 miles/yr, with a critical anomaly of only 914 miles recorded between Mar 2020 and Mar 2022, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
Things to check
- Mileage significantly below UK average: 45,506 miles over 18 years (3,200 mi/yr).
- Critical mileage anomaly: 914 miles recorded between Mar 2020 and Mar 2022.
- Recurring suspension advisories: 10+ advisories across 4 tests (Mar 2019, Mar 2020, Mar 2022, Mar 2026).
- Recurring tyre advisories: 8+ advisories across 3 tests (Mar 2020, Mar 2022, Mar 2026).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2027-03-18, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No dangerous defects recorded in the MOT history.
- Consistent retesting and immediate rectification of failures.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 16/18 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 16,783 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2012 | PASS | 21,621 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2013 | PASS | 27,085 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2014 | PASS | 30,608 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2015 | PASS | 33,023 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2016 | PASS | 35,806 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) ADVISORY 2 rear tyres perished and osf tyre
|
| Mar 2017 | PASS | 38,770 mi |
ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small leak from flexi joint (7.1.2) ADVISORY Offside Rear tyre perished
|
| Mar 2018 | PASS | 41,114 mi |
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Mar 2019 | PASS | 42,909 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disc's (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 44,592 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Most components under vehicle have some corrosion
|
| Mar 2021 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) MINOR Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
|
| Mar 2022 | PASS | 45,506 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2023 | FAIL | — |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) PRS Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) PRS Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
|
| Feb 2023 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
|
| Mar 2024 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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| Feb 2025 | FAIL | — |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Headlamp lenses misty PRS Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
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| Feb 2025 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Subframe bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Headlamp lenses misty
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | — |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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