BL08 UAT

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

Jul 2011: 50,370 mi PASSJan 2013: 71,153 mi FAILJan 2013: 71,153 mi PASSJan 2014: 87,496 mi FAILJan 2014: 87,496 mi PASSJan 2015: 100,843 mi PASSOct 2015: 104,396 mi PASSOct 2016: 107,709 mi PASSOct 2017: 111,778 mi PASSOct 2018: 117,757 mi PASSOct 2019: 123,149 mi PASSOct 2020: 131,879 mi PASSOct 2021: 137,128 mi PASSJan 2023: 141,186 mi PASSJan 2024: 147,420 mi PASSFeb 2025: 158,403 mi PASS158k104k50kJul 2011Feb 2025

MOT test history — 14/16 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & 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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