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)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 24 November 2016
- Last recorded mileage
- 65,112 mi
AI verdict AVOID 30/100
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 8 MOT tests on record with a 62% pass rate and 65,112 miles. The vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2016-11-24, which is a critical red flag.
The MOT history shows a critical mileage decrease: 109,527 miles in Oct 2014, then only 59,540 miles in Nov 2015, indicating a possible odometer tampering.
Things to check
- AUTO-FLAGGED: Odometer fraud signal: Mileage decreased between Oct 2014 (109,527 mi) and Nov 2015 (59,540 mi) — possible odometer tamperi
- Mileage decreased significantly between Oct 2014 (109,527 mi) and Nov 2015 (59,540 mi), suggesting odometer tampering.
- Major brake failure recorded on 2013-11-09 at 100,062 miles, indicating a serious safety defect.
- MOT currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2016-11-24, meaning it has no active MOT certificate.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for this model.
- Consistent annual mileage before the anomaly, suggesting regular use and maintenance before the 2015 MOT.
- No recurring major failures on critical systems like emissions or steering after the initial brake failure.
- The vehicle has a consistent service history and no outstanding recalls from the provided data.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 5/8 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | FAIL | 65,112 mi |
PRS Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
|
| Nov 2011 | PASS | 65,112 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2012 | PASS | 82,039 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
|
| Nov 2013 | FAIL | 100,062 mi |
FAIL Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) USER ENTERED n/s/r tyre perished
|
| Nov 2013 | PASS | 100,426 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2014 | FAIL | 109,527 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a) ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Oct 2014 | PASS | 109,527 mi |
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
|
| Nov 2015 | PASS | 59,540 mi |
ADVISORY Engine cover and under cover fitted
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration AK58 OAP, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.