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
- 1986 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 4 January 2027 (204 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 46,014 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 76/100
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 17 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 46,014 miles. The mileage is low for its age, but there are significant unexplained gaps in its MOT history.
The mileage trajectory is consistent with normal UK usage, averaging 7,302 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, but there are unexplained MOT history gaps in 2022 and 2024.
Things to check
- Recurring subframe corrosion advisories (Jan 2025, Jan 2026) indicate a persistent structural issue.
- Recurring tyre and brake wear advisories (Dec 2023, Jan 2026) suggest ongoing maintenance needs.
- Unexplained MOT history gaps in 2022 and 2024 suggest periods of off-road use or missing records.
- The 2014-07-21 FAILED MOT for a CV joint gaiter was immediately rectified, but the underlying issue is a concern.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- No MOT failures recorded across 8 tests, demonstrating a generally well-maintained vehicle.
- Consistent, low annual mileage (7,302 mi/yr) suggests light use and potential longevity.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars indicates a high level of safety for its time.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 15/17 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 46,014 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2012 | PASS | 52,813 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2013 | PASS | 58,644 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jul 2014 | FAIL | 66,562 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Jul 2014 | PASS | 66,562 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2015 | FAIL | 75,477 mi |
FAIL Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 75,477 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2016 | PASS | 80,851 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2017 | PASS | 85,880 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2018 | PASS | 89,901 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 94,566 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2020 | PASS | 96,927 mi | None recorded |
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 99,699 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 101,137 mi | None recorded |
| Dec 2023 | PASS | 109,180 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY engine and under covers fitted obscuring some parts
|
| Jan 2025 | PASS | 119,731 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2026 | PASS | 131,630 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL08 FFH, 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.