AK08 GXO

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
GREY
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
30 November 2026 (169 days away)
Last recorded mileage
35,575 mi

AI verdict AVOID 36/100

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 20 MOT tests on record with a 75% pass rate and 35,575 miles. While mileage is consistent, the pattern of neglect and repeated failures makes this vehicle a high-risk purchase.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 9,536 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but the vehicle has accumulated significant mileage.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2025): Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2020-11-30, immediately retested and passed.
  • DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2025-11-28, indicating severe neglect of critical safety items.
  • Recurring suspension failures and advisories across multiple tests (e.g., 2024-11-29, 2025-11-28).

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,536 miles/year, indicating regular use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.
  • MOT valid until 2026-11-30, providing immediate peace of mind.

Mileage history

Feb 2011: 35,575 mi PASSFeb 2012: 44,834 mi PASSFeb 2013: 51,924 mi PASSMar 2014: 61,638 mi PASSMar 2015: 67,667 mi PASSMay 2016: 77,808 mi PASSMay 2017: 87,078 mi FAILMay 2017: 87,083 mi FAILJun 2017: 87,284 mi PASSMay 2018: 94,566 mi PASSMay 2019: 103,836 mi PASSNov 2020: 120,455 mi FAILNov 2020: 120,455 mi PASSNov 2021: 130,983 mi PASSNov 2022: 140,871 mi PASSNov 2023: 151,700 mi PASSNov 2024: 161,314 mi FAILNov 2024: 161,321 mi PASSNov 2025: 170,690 mi FAILNov 2025: 170,695 mi PASS171k103k36kFeb 2011Nov 2025

MOT test history — 15/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Feb 2011 PASS 35,575 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Feb 2012 PASS 44,834 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 PASS 51,924 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 61,638 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2015 PASS 67,667 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre perishing
May 2016 PASS 77,808 mi
ADVISORY Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY rear tyres heavily perished
May 2017 FAIL 87,078 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (4.1.D.1b)
May 2017 FAIL 87,083 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
FAIL Electronic stability system component missing Switch missing (3.4.2)
FAIL Electronic stability system warning lamp missing. (3.4.1a)
FAIL Electronic stability system component inappropriately modified (3.4.4)
Jun 2017 PASS 87,284 mi None recorded
May 2018 PASS 94,566 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre walls are perished
May 2019 PASS 103,836 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nov 2020 FAIL 120,455 mi
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nov 2020 PASS 120,455 mi None recorded
Nov 2021 PASS 130,983 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))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nov 2022 PASS 140,871 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nov 2023 PASS 151,700 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nov 2024 FAIL 161,314 mi
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nov 2024 PASS 161,321 mi None recorded
Nov 2025 FAIL 170,690 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 170,695 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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))
MINOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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