AM08 GVN

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
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
23 February 2027 (254 days away)
Last recorded mileage
21,716 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 52/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 21,716 miles. While it has a long MOT, the repeated suspension issues and low recent mileage suggest potential underlying problems.

The vehicle shows a suspiciously low mileage of 254 miles between 2014 and 2026, with a significant drop from 171,727 miles in Oct 2023 to 172,329 miles in Feb 2026.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension failures: 4 major failures (coil springs, anti-roll bar links) across 8 years.
  • Mileage anomaly: Only 254 miles recorded between 2014 and 2026, indicating potential long periods of inactivity.
  • Engine/Oil failure: Major failure recorded in Oct 2022, though no advisory was noted.
  • Recent low mileage: Only 602 miles added between Oct 2023 and Feb 2026, suggesting recent inactivity.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-23, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT (Feb 2026).
  • Consistent annual mileage before 2023, averaging 9,488 miles/year.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) for a 2008 model is excellent.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 21,716 mi PASSMar 2012: 32,039 mi PASSMar 2013: 42,043 mi PASSMar 2014: 51,927 mi PASSMar 2015: 61,358 mi PASSMar 2016: 70,987 mi FAILMar 2016: 70,987 mi PASSMar 2017: 80,394 mi FAILMar 2017: 80,394 mi PASSMar 2018: 87,205 mi FAILMar 2018: 87,205 mi PASSMar 2019: 99,680 mi PASSJul 2020: 127,709 mi PASSOct 2021: 148,999 mi FAILOct 2021: 148,999 mi PASSOct 2022: 166,557 mi FAILOct 2022: 166,557 mi PASSOct 2023: 171,727 mi PASSFeb 2026: 172,329 mi PASS172k97k22kMar 2011Feb 2026

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 PASS 21,716 mi
USER ENTERED tyres on the front axel are a differant size to the tyres on the rear axel
Mar 2012 PASS 32,039 mi None recorded
Mar 2013 PASS 42,043 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 51,927 mi
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Mar 2015 PASS 61,358 mi
USER ENTERED offside front and nearside rear tyres scrubbed off on inners and starting to get low
Mar 2016 FAIL 70,987 mi
FAIL Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY front brake discs corroded
ADVISORY covers fitted
Mar 2016 PASS 70,987 mi
ADVISORY front brake discs corroded
ADVISORY covers fitted
Mar 2017 FAIL 80,394 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY brake pipes powdring up
ADVISORY covers fitted
ADVISORY child seats fitted
Mar 2017 PASS 80,394 mi
ADVISORY brake pipes powdring up
ADVISORY covers fitted
ADVISORY child seats fitted
Mar 2018 FAIL 87,205 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)
FAIL Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Mar 2018 PASS 87,205 mi None recorded
Mar 2019 PASS 99,680 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Jul 2020 PASS 127,709 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MINOR Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
Oct 2021 FAIL 148,999 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Oct 2021 PASS 148,999 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 FAIL 166,557 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY all wheel arches are rusty
Oct 2022 PASS 166,557 mi
ADVISORY all wheel arches are rusty
Oct 2023 PASS 171,727 mi None recorded
Feb 2026 PASS 172,329 mi None recorded

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