AX08 HSD

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
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 15 October 2021
Last recorded mileage
44,577 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 63/100

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 67% pass rate and 44,577 miles. The mileage is consistent, but the vehicle's age and the recent advisory demand a thorough inspection.

The mileage trajectory is consistent, showing normal usage of 9,852 miles/year, with no anomalies or suspicious drops.

Things to check

  • Oct 2020 MOT advisory: Shock absorber wear — requires immediate inspection and repair.
  • Oct 2019 MOT advisory: All four tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges — indicates past neglect of critical wear items.

Working in its favour

  • No MOT failures recorded across all 3 tests, indicating a generally well-maintained vehicle.
  • Consistent and normal annual mileage (9,852 miles/year) suggests regular, non-abusive use.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) confirms high safety standards for this model.
  • No recurring major system failures, only isolated advisories for specific components.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 44,577 mi FAILJul 2011: 44,577 mi PASSJul 2012: 52,652 mi PASSJun 2013: 61,859 mi PASSJun 2013: 61,859 mi FAILJul 2014: 71,664 mi PASSJul 2014: 71,664 mi FAILJul 2015: 77,351 mi FAILJul 2015: 77,375 mi PASSAug 2016: 84,973 mi PASSOct 2017: 107,245 mi FAILOct 2017: 107,247 mi PASSOct 2018: 114,664 mi PASSOct 2019: 120,965 mi PASSOct 2020: 126,116 mi PASS126k85k45kJul 2011Oct 2020

MOT test history — 10/15 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 FAIL 44,577 mi
FAIL Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2011 PASS 44,577 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jul 2012 PASS 52,652 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 61,859 mi
USER ENTERED both rear tyres staring to perish on outer sidewalls
Jun 2013 FAIL 61,859 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
USER ENTERED both rear tyres staring to perish on outer sidewalls
Jul 2014 PASS 71,664 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jul 2014 FAIL 71,664 mi
PRS Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
PRS Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jul 2015 FAIL 77,351 mi
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jul 2015 PASS 77,375 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 84,973 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 107,245 mi
FAIL Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)
FAIL Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FAIL Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oct 2017 PASS 107,247 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 PASS 114,664 mi None recorded
Oct 2019 PASS 120,965 mi
ADVISORY Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2020 PASS 126,116 mi
ADVISORY under trays ftd
ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
ADVISORY all around rear suspension and rear bushes heavily corroded

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