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
- BLUE
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 7 March 2019
- Last recorded mileage
- 48,524 mi
AI verdict AVOID 58/100
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 10 MOT tests on record with a 80% pass rate and 48,524 miles. However, the vehicle's MOT status is currently 'Not valid' with an expiry date of 2019-03-07, which is a critical and unresolved issue.
The mileage trajectory shows a consistent increase, but a critical anomaly occurred in Feb 2018 with a 99,746-mile jump, indicating a significant odometer fraud or a major vehicle change.
Things to check
- MOT status is 'Not valid' with expiry 2019-03-07, indicating it has not been tested since 2019.
- Unusually high mileage jump of 99,746 miles in Feb 2018, suggesting potential odometer fraud.
- Multiple recurring failures in critical safety systems like brakes and tyres across 2013 and 2018.
- The 2018-02-08 retest shows a 1-mile increase, raising serious questions about the vehicle's history.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
- No recent MOT failures or advisories since the 2018-02-08 retest, suggesting current roadworthiness.
- Consistent annual mileage before the 2018 anomaly, showing regular use and maintenance.
- No outstanding recalls or dangerous defects are explicitly noted in the provided MOT history.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/10 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2011 | PASS | 48,524 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Mar 2012 | PASS | 60,427 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2013 | FAIL | 68,796 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) FAIL Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
|
| Feb 2013 | PASS | 68,796 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2014 | PASS | 78,064 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2015 | PASS | 97,815 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) ADVISORY Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) ADVISORY Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
|
| Feb 2016 | PASS | 118,021 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2017 | PASS | 132,179 mi |
ADVISORY handbrake reading slightly low ADVISORY Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Feb 2018 | FAIL | 231,925 mi |
FAIL Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c) FAIL Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
|
| Feb 2018 | PASS | 231,926 mi | None recorded |
About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BF08 ULY, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.