BK08 JFG

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)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
24 September 2026 (101 days away)
Last recorded mileage
29,705 mi

AI verdict CAUTION 60/100

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 19 MOT tests on record with a 84% pass rate and 29,705 miles. While these were addressed, the repeated advisories on critical wear items like tyres and brakes suggest a need for ongoing vigilance and potential future costs.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 5,714 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, indicating genuine light usage.

Things to check

  • Recurring DANGEROUS brake failures in Sep 2021 and Sep 2023, despite subsequent passes.
  • Persistent suspension advisories and failures across multiple tests, including a fractured coil spring in Sep 2024.
  • Recurring tyre advisories in 5 separate tests from 2021 to 2025, indicating ongoing wear and potential neglect.
  • Engine oil and suspension arm advisories in the latest Sep 2025 test, suggesting further maintenance is imminent.

Working in its favour

  • Euro NCAP (2017): 5-star safety rating.
  • Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until September 2026, providing immediate peace of mind for roadworthiness.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (5,714 mi/yr) suggests light use and potentially lower wear on engine components.

Mileage history

Aug 2011: 29,705 mi PASSAug 2012: 39,944 mi PASSAug 2013: 48,089 mi PASSAug 2014: 58,415 mi PASSAug 2015: 65,615 mi PASSAug 2015: 65,666 mi PASSAug 2016: 78,025 mi PASSJul 2017: 86,916 mi PASSJul 2018: 89,572 mi PASSJul 2019: 91,645 mi PASSAug 2020: 93,563 mi FAILAug 2020: 93,564 mi PASSSep 2021: 95,700 mi FAILSep 2021: 95,700 mi PASSSep 2022: 97,087 mi PASSSep 2023: 98,136 mi FAILSep 2023: 98,136 mi PASSSep 2024: 99,856 mi PASSSep 2025: 101,369 mi PASS101k66k30kAug 2011Sep 2025

MOT test history — 16/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Aug 2011 PASS 29,705 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 39,944 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 48,089 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 58,415 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 65,615 mi
USER ENTERED Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
USER ENTERED Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Aug 2015 PASS 65,666 mi None recorded
Aug 2016 PASS 78,025 mi
ADVISORY vehicle engine covers and under trays fitted
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just passed mot (2.4.G.2)
Jul 2017 PASS 86,916 mi None recorded
Jul 2018 PASS 89,572 mi None recorded
Jul 2019 PASS 91,645 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 FAIL 93,563 mi
DANGEROUS Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
DANGEROUS Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Aug 2020 PASS 93,564 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 FAIL 95,700 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PRS Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Sep 2021 PASS 95,700 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Sep 2022 PASS 97,087 mi None recorded
Sep 2023 FAIL 98,136 mi
MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2023 PASS 98,136 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sep 2024 PASS 99,856 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2025 PASS 101,369 mi
ADVISORY Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MINOR Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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