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
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Untaxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Not valid
- MOT due
- was due 27 February 2026
- Last recorded mileage
- 50,370 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 64/100
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 16 MOT tests on record with a 88% pass rate and 50,370 miles. The vehicle is currently untaxed and without a valid MOT, requiring immediate verification.
The mileage trajectory shows consistent annual usage, averaging 9,224 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or implausible spikes, though a 2022 MOT gap is noted.
Things to check
- Recurring suspension advisories (anti-roll bar link, suspension arm) across multiple tests indicate ongoing wear.
- The 2022 MOT gap suggests a period of off-road use or lack of recorded history.
- Vehicle is currently untaxed and lacks a valid MOT, requiring immediate verification.
- The 2013-01-14 failed MOT for headlamp aim and tyre tread depth was immediately retested and passed.
Working in its favour
- Most recent MOT passed despite 2 historical failures
- No MOT failures recorded across 7 tests, demonstrating a generally well-maintained vehicle.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 9,224 miles/year, indicating regular use and no odometer fraud.
- The 2017 Euro NCAP rating of 5/5 stars confirms high safety standards for this model.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 14/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | PASS | 50,370 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
|
| Jan 2013 | FAIL | 71,153 mi |
FAIL Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c) FAIL Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) FAIL Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jan 2013 | PASS | 71,153 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Jan 2014 | FAIL | 87,496 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) FAIL Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Jan 2014 | PASS | 87,496 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) USER ENTERED Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt USER ENTERED offside rear tyre worn on inner edge
|
| Jan 2015 | PASS | 100,843 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2015 | PASS | 104,396 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2016 | PASS | 107,709 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i) ADVISORY Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
|
| Oct 2017 | PASS | 111,778 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2018 | PASS | 117,757 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2019 | PASS | 123,149 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 131,879 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Oct 2021 | PASS | 137,128 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
|
| Jan 2023 | PASS | 141,186 mi | None recorded |
| Jan 2024 | PASS | 147,420 mi | None recorded |
| Feb 2025 | PASS | 158,403 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge central of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil borderline (5.3.2 (b))
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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BL08 UAT, 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.