AG58 GWU

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)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
19 January 2027 (219 days away)
Last recorded mileage
58,697 mi

AI verdict AVOID 28/100

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 65% pass rate and 58,697 miles. The mileage trajectory shows a critical drop in usage, raising serious fraud concerns.

The mileage trajectory shows a critical drop from 2023 onwards, with only 10 miles recorded between Dec 2023 and Jan 2026, indicating a severe anomaly.

Things to check

  • Dangerous

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Valid MOT until January 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recurring failures on the same system after initial repairs.
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2023, suggesting regular use.

Mileage history

Dec 2011: 58,697 mi PASSDec 2012: 76,091 mi PASSDec 2013: 90,833 mi FAILDec 2013: 90,833 mi PASSDec 2014: 104,034 mi FAILDec 2014: 104,040 mi PASSDec 2015: 116,297 mi PASSDec 2016: 125,151 mi PASSNov 2017: 133,751 mi FAILNov 2017: 133,751 mi PASSDec 2018: 142,656 mi FAILDec 2018: 142,656 mi PASSDec 2019: 152,494 mi PASSNov 2020: 159,152 mi FAILNov 2020: 159,152 mi PASSDec 2021: 165,196 mi FAILDec 2021: 165,214 mi PASSDec 2022: 172,336 mi PASSDec 2023: 181,068 mi PASSDec 2024: 190,887 mi FAILDec 2024: 190,887 mi PASSDec 2025: 202,944 mi FAILJan 2026: 202,954 mi PASS203k131k59kDec 2011Jan 2026

MOT test history — 15/23 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Dec 2011 PASS 58,697 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2012 PASS 76,091 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2013 FAIL 90,833 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres are steping on inner
USER ENTERED both front tyres are worn on inner
Dec 2013 PASS 90,833 mi
ADVISORY Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres are steping on inner
USER ENTERED both front tyres are worn on inner
Dec 2014 FAIL 104,034 mi
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Dec 2014 PASS 104,040 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Dec 2015 PASS 116,297 mi
ADVISORY Offside rear tyre worn unevenly
Dec 2016 PASS 125,151 mi None recorded
Nov 2017 FAIL 133,751 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nov 2017 PASS 133,751 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Dec 2018 FAIL 142,656 mi
PRS Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Dec 2018 PASS 142,656 mi
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Dec 2019 PASS 152,494 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nov 2020 FAIL 159,152 mi
MAJOR Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nov 2020 PASS 159,152 mi None recorded
Dec 2021 FAIL 165,196 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
MAJOR Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Dec 2021 PASS 165,214 mi None recorded
Dec 2022 PASS 172,336 mi None recorded
Dec 2023 PASS 181,068 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Dec 2024 FAIL 190,887 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Dec 2024 PASS 190,887 mi None recorded
Dec 2025 FAIL 202,944 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
MAJOR Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Jan 2026 PASS 202,954 mi None recorded

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