AP08 XCX

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)
SORN
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 12 January 2026
Last recorded mileage
34,507 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 49/100

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 70% pass rate and 34,507 miles. The vehicle's low annual mileage for its age, combined with a 2021 service gap, raises further questions about its maintenance.

The vehicle shows normal usage with 9,798 miles/year, but a significant 2021 service gap and a 2022 mileage drop from 138,649 to 138,576 miles are concerning.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS brake failure on 2020-12-01, followed by a 2020-12-02 retest PASS.
  • DANGEROUS tyre failures on 2018-06-01 and 2022-02-01, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Major emissions failure on 2018-06-01, with a related advisory on 2018-06-01.
  • Major suspension failure on 2020-12-01, with no subsequent advisory.

Working in its favour

  • Recent clean MOT pass on 2025-01-12, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,798 miles/year, suggesting regular use.
  • No recent major failures or advisories on the most recent MOT tests.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed vehicle.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 34,507 mi FAILJul 2011: 34,507 mi PASSJul 2012: 45,332 mi PASSJul 2013: 57,440 mi FAILJul 2013: 57,440 mi PASSJul 2014: 69,944 mi FAILJul 2014: 69,979 mi PASSJul 2015: 80,889 mi PASSJun 2016: 92,142 mi PASSJun 2017: 101,361 mi PASSJun 2018: 107,827 mi FAILJun 2018: 107,850 mi PASSJun 2019: 116,272 mi PASSDec 2020: 133,014 mi FAILDec 2020: 133,015 mi PASSFeb 2022: 138,576 mi FAILFeb 2022: 138,649 mi PASSFeb 2023: 150,977 mi PASSFeb 2024: 161,714 mi PASSJan 2025: 167,028 mi PASS167k101k35kJul 2011Jan 2025

MOT test history — 14/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 FAIL 34,507 mi
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2011 PASS 34,507 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Jul 2012 PASS 45,332 mi None recorded
Jul 2013 FAIL 57,440 mi
FAIL Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
USER ENTERED Slight seepage of fuel from fuel hoses joining onto tandem pump
USER ENTERED Rear brake pads wearing thin
Jul 2013 PASS 57,440 mi
USER ENTERED Slight seepage of fuel from fuel hoses joining onto tandem pump
Jul 2014 FAIL 69,944 mi
PRS Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
PRS Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FAIL Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Both rear tyre treads are starting to perish.
Jul 2014 PASS 69,979 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
USER ENTERED Both rear tyre treads are starting to perish.
Jul 2015 PASS 80,889 mi
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre tread cracking
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre tread worn inner edge
USER ENTERED offside front tyre wearing inner edge
Jun 2016 PASS 92,142 mi
ADVISORY Offside front seat belt is starting to fray
ADVISORY Under tray is fitted
ADVISORY Small cut in offside front tyre tread
ADVISORY Small cut in nearside front tyre tread.
Jun 2017 PASS 101,361 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2018 FAIL 107,827 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre- perished and cracking
Jun 2018 PASS 107,850 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front tyre- wearing inner edge
ADVISORY Nearside Rear tyre- perished and cracking
Jun 2019 PASS 116,272 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Exhaust centre clamp corroded
Dec 2020 FAIL 133,014 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge
Dec 2020 PASS 133,015 mi
ADVISORY o/s/f tyre scrubbing inner edge
Feb 2022 FAIL 138,576 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Feb 2022 PASS 138,649 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 Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Feb 2023 PASS 150,977 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 PASS 161,714 mi
ADVISORY corrosion hole to nsf outer sill (not in prescribed area
Jan 2025 PASS 167,028 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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