AK58 WKC
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
- 13 January 2027 (213 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 40,256 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 53/100
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 21 MOT tests on record with a 71% pass rate and 40,256 miles. While mileage is consistent and recent MOTs are clean, the extensive history of suspension issues makes this a high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory is consistent, averaging 6,642 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but a 2021 service gap is noted.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension failures and advisories across 12 MOT tests, particularly front lower suspension arm and anti-roll bar link.
- Major failure for Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn on Jan 2023, indicating significant wear.
- Extensive advisory history for suspension arm corrosion and anti-roll bar link wear, suggesting chronic neglect.
- Recent Dec 2025 MOT advisory for suspension arm and anti-roll bar link indicates ongoing issues.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until January 2027, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent and normal mileage trajectory over its 18-year lifespan, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
- No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage manipulation in the provided MOT history.
- The vehicle has a 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating, indicating a strong safety record for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/21 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | FAIL | 40,256 mi |
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Rear Brake discs worn
|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 40,263 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) USER ENTERED Rear Brake discs worn
|
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 46,476 mi |
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED nearside rear tyre cracking within tread
|
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 51,133 mi |
USER ENTERED N/S/R tyre perished.
|
| Aug 2014 | PASS | 55,763 mi |
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED N/S/R tyre perished.
|
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 61,273 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 68,561 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 77,515 mi |
PRS Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 77,515 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2018 | PASS | 85,808 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 89,023 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | FAIL | 98,224 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 98,224 mi |
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2022 | PASS | 103,325 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jan 2023 | FAIL | 107,048 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 107,051 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 110,162 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Dec 2024 | FAIL | 113,531 mi |
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2024 | PASS | 113,533 mi |
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Dec 2025 | FAIL | 119,387 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Dec 2025 | PASS | 119,388 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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