BL08 FKP

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
PETROL
Colour
GREY
Engine
1198 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
26 November 2026 (165 days away)
Last recorded mileage
23,070 mi

AI verdict AVOID 29/100

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 68% pass rate and 23,070 miles. The combination of unverified history and extremely low mileage makes this vehicle an unacceptable risk.

The vehicle shows a severe mileage anomaly: 23,070 miles by 2011, then only 55,484 miles by 2025, with a 3-year gap (2021-2022) where no MOT tests were recorded, indicating unverified usage.

Things to check

  • No MOT tests recorded for 2021 and 2022 — critical 3-year gap in history.
  • Mileage of 55,484 miles is extremely low for an 18-year-old vehicle, suggesting unverified usage.
  • Recurring tyre failures and advisories across multiple tests (2018, 2023, 2024, 2025).
  • Recurring suspension and steering failures (2018, 2019, 2023, 2025).

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until November 2026, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2017) suggests good inherent safety.
  • Relatively low insurance group (27–32 out of 50) for a 2008 model.

Mileage history

Jul 2011: 23,070 mi PASSAug 2012: 29,184 mi PASSAug 2013: 33,360 mi PASSAug 2014: 37,516 mi PASSAug 2015: 41,271 mi PASSAug 2016: 46,082 mi PASSAug 2017: 49,329 mi FAILAug 2017: 49,329 mi PASSAug 2018: 51,775 mi FAILSep 2018: 51,875 mi PASSAug 2019: 53,310 mi FAILAug 2019: 53,510 mi PASSSep 2020: 53,888 mi FAILSep 2020: 53,888 mi PASSNov 2023: 54,454 mi FAILNov 2023: 54,465 mi PASSNov 2024: 55,344 mi PASSNov 2025: 55,374 mi FAILNov 2025: 55,484 mi PASS55k39k23kJul 2011Nov 2025

MOT test history — 13/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jul 2011 PASS 23,070 mi None recorded
Aug 2012 PASS 29,184 mi None recorded
Aug 2013 PASS 33,360 mi None recorded
Aug 2014 PASS 37,516 mi None recorded
Aug 2015 PASS 41,271 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
ADVISORY nearside rear tyre wearing inner & outer edges
Aug 2016 PASS 46,082 mi
ADVISORY Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Aug 2017 FAIL 49,329 mi
PRS Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
ADVISORY slight play offside inner steering arm
ADVISORY offside rear tyre perished in tread 165/70/14
Aug 2017 PASS 49,329 mi
ADVISORY slight play offside inner steering arm
ADVISORY offside rear tyre perished in tread 165/70/14
Aug 2018 FAIL 51,775 mi
MAJOR Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sep 2018 PASS 51,875 mi None recorded
Aug 2019 FAIL 53,310 mi
MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Aug 2019 PASS 53,510 mi None recorded
Sep 2020 FAIL 53,888 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Sep 2020 PASS 53,888 mi None recorded
Nov 2023 FAIL 54,454 mi
MAJOR Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2023 PASS 54,465 mi
MINOR Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
MINOR Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2024 PASS 55,344 mi
ADVISORY Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener
ADVISORY Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also wearing on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Exhaust flexi mesh deteriorated
Nov 2025 FAIL 55,374 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nov 2025 PASS 55,484 mi None recorded

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