BG58 PNF
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
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 11 July 2026 (26 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 30,315 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 54/100
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 75% pass rate and 30,315 miles. However, a significant pattern of recurring suspension and steering advisories, combined with a history of dangerous tyre defects, raises concerns about long-term reliability and maintenance.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 9,137 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension and steering advisories across multiple tests (e.g., Jun 2022, Jul 2023, Jul 2025).
- Dangerous tyre defect recorded in Jun 2020, indicating past neglect of critical safety components.
- Multiple failures for suspension components (e.g., ball joint, coil spring) in 2022 and 2023, suggesting ongoing wear.
- The 2011-09-02 retest after a failure, though passed, is a red flag for borderline maintenance.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-07-11, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
- Consistent, normal mileage for its 18-year age, indicating regular use without suspicious gaps.
- No recent major failures or advisories, suggesting current owner is addressing issues promptly.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) indicates a well-designed and safe vehicle.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/20 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | PASS | 30,315 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2012 | PASS | 41,385 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2013 | PASS | 58,188 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2014 | PASS | 59,971 mi | None recorded |
| Sep 2015 | PASS | 70,460 mi |
ADVISORY offside rear tyre worn slightly uneven on inner edge
|
| Jun 2016 | PASS | 75,805 mi | None recorded |
| May 2017 | PASS | 92,422 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
|
| Jun 2018 | FAIL | 102,137 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
|
| Jun 2018 | PASS | 102,156 mi |
MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Console (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 107,317 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2020 | FAIL | 114,596 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
|
| Jun 2020 | PASS | 114,596 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt MINOR Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
|
| Jun 2021 | FAIL | 120,500 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
|
| Jun 2021 | PASS | 120,500 mi | None recorded |
| Jun 2022 | FAIL | 128,204 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Jun 2022 | PASS | 128,204 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 137,461 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner cv boot very slight leak of grease from clip ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Jul 2023 | PASS | 137,489 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Inner cv boot very slight leak of grease from clip ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Jul 2024 | PASS | 149,149 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Cv boot slight leak of grease from clip ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Jul 2025 | PASS | 160,196 mi |
MINOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i)) ADVISORY light corrosion forming around rear subframe
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