AM57 OHP

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
PETROL
Colour
BLACK
Engine
1595 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 21 June 2023
Last recorded mileage
45,429 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 73/100

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 15 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 45,429 miles. The car's age and a recent advisory for an anti-roll bar link require a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

The vehicle shows normal usage, averaging 10,231 miles per year, with a significant drop in annual mileage from 2019 to 2021, suggesting a change in usage or a period of inactivity.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure (nearside rear brake pads) on 2012-01-09, though immediately rectified.
  • Major failure for windscreen on 2012-01-09, though immediately rectified.
  • MOT history shows a significant gap in 2020, indicating a period of inactivity or SORN.
  • Recent advisory for anti-roll bar link on 2022-06-21, indicating a potential upcoming repair.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 4 historical failures
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 10,231 miles/year, indicating normal usage.
  • No recurring major failures or advisories across its MOT history.
  • The 2017 Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars indicates a strong safety record for this model.

Mileage history

Jan 2011: 45,429 mi PASSJan 2011: 45,429 mi FAILJan 2012: 57,756 mi PASSJan 2012: 57,756 mi FAILJan 2013: 70,459 mi PASSJan 2013: 70,459 mi FAILOct 2013: 76,850 mi PASSJan 2015: 88,889 mi PASSJan 2016: 98,128 mi PASSJan 2017: 107,776 mi PASSJul 2018: 121,143 mi PASSJul 2019: 129,088 mi PASSJun 2021: 141,420 mi FAILJun 2021: 141,607 mi PASSJun 2022: 148,152 mi PASS148k97k45kJan 2011Jun 2022

MOT test history — 11/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jan 2011 PASS 45,429 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jan 2011 FAIL 45,429 mi
PRS Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jan 2012 PASS 57,756 mi
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres in poor condition
Jan 2012 FAIL 57,756 mi
PRS Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISORY Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres in poor condition
Jan 2013 PASS 70,459 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jan 2013 FAIL 70,459 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
PRS Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oct 2013 PASS 76,850 mi None recorded
Jan 2015 PASS 88,889 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED front discs and pads worn front
Jan 2016 PASS 98,128 mi None recorded
Jan 2017 PASS 107,776 mi
ADVISORY off side sill dented
ADVISORY new rear tyres fitted at time of test
Jul 2018 PASS 121,143 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 129,088 mi None recorded
Jun 2021 FAIL 141,420 mi
MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear seats put into upright position prior to test
MAJOR Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Jun 2021 PASS 141,607 mi None recorded
Jun 2022 PASS 148,152 mi
MINOR Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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