BG08 PKY

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
RED
Engine
1968 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Untaxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Not valid
MOT due
was due 9 December 2016
Last recorded mileage
32,655 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 9 MOT tests on record with a 67% pass rate and 32,655 miles. While it has a high initial mileage, the pattern of wear suggests potential neglect.

The vehicle shows high initial usage (12,470 miles/year) but a significant drop to 8,988 miles/year between 2015 tests, indicating a change in driving patterns or potential issues.

Things to check

  • Recurring tyre failures (6 major) across 2011, 2013, and 2015 MOTs indicate chronic wear.
  • Major brake failures (2) on 2013-02-28 and 2015-12-09 suggest a history of poor maintenance.
  • MOT expired 2016-12-09; current status is 'Not valid' as of the report date, requiring immediate retest.
  • Mileage trajectory shows a significant drop in annual usage from 2015 onwards, raising questions about recent care.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a strong safety record for its age.
  • Consistent high initial mileage (12,470 miles/year) suggests regular use in its early life.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like steering or suspension.
  • All past MOT failures were immediately rectified, showing the owner addressed issues promptly.

Mileage history

Mar 2011: 32,655 mi FAILMar 2011: 32,655 mi PASSMar 2012: 48,879 mi PASSFeb 2013: 60,263 mi FAILFeb 2013: 60,263 mi PASSMar 2014: 76,198 mi PASSMar 2015: 90,094 mi PASSDec 2015: 99,082 mi FAILDec 2015: 99,082 mi PASS99k66k33kMar 2011Dec 2015

MOT test history — 6/9 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Mar 2011 FAIL 32,655 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Mar 2011 PASS 32,655 mi None recorded
Mar 2012 PASS 48,879 mi None recorded
Feb 2013 FAIL 60,263 mi
FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FAIL Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Feb 2013 PASS 60,263 mi None recorded
Mar 2014 PASS 76,198 mi None recorded
Mar 2015 PASS 90,094 mi None recorded
Dec 2015 FAIL 99,082 mi
FAIL Nearside Front 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)
FAIL Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FAIL Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Dec 2015 PASS 99,082 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BG08 PKY, 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.