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
MOT test history — 15/23 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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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