BG08 WOR

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
BLACK
Engine
1896 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
6 June 2027 (356 days away)
Last recorded mileage
38,910 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 53/100

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 80% pass rate and 38,910 miles. The vehicle's age and accumulated wear warrant careful consideration.

The vehicle shows normal usage until 2022, averaging 11,178 miles/year, but then dropped significantly to 6,398 miles/year between May 2025 and May 2026, a clear anomaly.

Things to check

  • Recurring suspension advisories across 11 tests (May 2020–May 2026) indicate ongoing wear.
  • Major brake failure (May 2020) and major emissions failure (May 2020) suggest past neglect.
  • DANGEROUS tyre defects (May 2022) and subsequent advisories (May 2026) point to ongoing tyre maintenance needs.
  • Significant drop in annual mileage from 14,000+ to 6,400 miles/year (May 2025–May 2026) is a red flag for potential underlying issues.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until June 2027, offering peace of mind for the next three years.
  • Consistent mileage trajectory for most of its life, averaging 11,178 miles/year, is a positive sign of regular use.
  • No recent major failures or dangerous defects recorded on the latest MOT (May 2026).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a generally safe vehicle.

Mileage history

May 2011: 38,910 mi PASSMay 2012: 50,385 mi FAILMay 2012: 50,385 mi PASSJun 2013: 67,960 mi PASSMay 2014: 85,001 mi FAILMay 2014: 85,002 mi PASSMay 2015: 96,937 mi PASSMay 2016: 114,296 mi PASSJun 2017: 124,319 mi PASSJun 2018: 131,883 mi PASSMay 2019: 136,758 mi FAILMay 2019: 136,799 mi PASSMay 2020: 139,983 mi FAILMay 2020: 139,984 mi PASSMay 2021: 145,274 mi PASSMay 2022: 159,387 mi PASSMay 2023: 173,616 mi PASSMay 2024: 184,835 mi PASSMay 2025: 198,831 mi PASSMay 2026: 205,229 mi PASS205k122k39kMay 2011May 2026

MOT test history — 16/20 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2011 PASS 38,910 mi None recorded
May 2012 FAIL 50,385 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
May 2012 PASS 50,385 mi None recorded
Jun 2013 PASS 67,960 mi
ADVISORY Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
May 2014 FAIL 85,001 mi
FAIL Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
FAIL Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre has radial cracks
May 2014 PASS 85,002 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
USER ENTERED offside rear tyre has radial cracks
May 2015 PASS 96,937 mi None recorded
May 2016 PASS 114,296 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Jun 2017 PASS 124,319 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Jun 2018 PASS 131,883 mi None recorded
May 2019 FAIL 136,758 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 Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
MAJOR Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
May 2019 PASS 136,799 mi None recorded
May 2020 FAIL 139,983 mi
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2020 PASS 139,984 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/n/s (trailing arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
May 2021 PASS 145,274 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
May 2022 PASS 159,387 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY vehicle displays a park brake fault but park brake functioning as intended
May 2023 PASS 173,616 mi None recorded
May 2024 PASS 184,835 mi None recorded
May 2025 PASS 198,831 mi
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front wing slight corroded
May 2026 PASS 205,229 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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